Planets

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Across
  1. 4. A massive collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity, such as our Milky Way galaxy.
  2. 6. A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space, like a satellite or a spaceship.
  3. 7. A pale blue planet that is tilted on its side, and it appears to roll around the Sun. It is known for its icy atmosphere and many moons.
  4. 9. The Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it and can be seen in the night sky.
  5. 11. The second planet from the Sun, known for its bright appearance and often called the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star."
  6. 13. The closest planet to the Sun, and it is very hot. It is the smallest planet in our solar system and has a rocky surface.
  7. 14. The big, bright star in our solar system that gives us light and warmth.
  8. 15. A small, icy dwarf planet that used to be considered the ninth planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet in our solar system.
  9. 16. A vehicle that is launched into space, carrying astronauts and satellites. It uses powerful engines to go up into the sky and reach outer space.
Down
  1. 1. A beautiful planet with rings made of ice and rock that surround it. It has many moons, and its rings make it unique in our solar system.
  2. 2. The fourth planet from the Sun, often called the "Red Planet," and scientists are curious if there is life on it.
  3. 3. Our home planet, where we live, with land, water, and an atmosphere that supports life.
  4. 5. A person who travels to space in a spacecraft to explore and conduct experiments.
  5. 8. A distant, deep blue planet, the farthest from the Sun, with strong winds and a stormy atmosphere.
  6. 10. A device used to see distant objects in space, like planets, stars, and galaxies, by making them appear closer and clearer.
  7. 12. The largest planet in our solar system, with a big red spot and many moons. It is made mostly of gas and has colorful bands on its surface.