Across
- 3. the oval-shaped path an object follows as it revolves around another object in space
- 4. famous for its rings, like Jupiter it is a gas giant
- 6. mall rocky body orbiting the sun
- 8. 3rd planet from the sun, the only planet known to support life
- 10. largest planet in milky way, has 79 moons, large red spot
- 11. one of two ice giants (the other is Neptune), methane produces its blue-green color
- 13. smallest planet in the milky way and the one closest to the sun
- 15. a small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere, becoming incandescent as a result of friction and appearing as a streak of light
Down
- 1. one of two ice giants (the other is Uranus), the furthest planet from the sun
- 2. a system of objects in space that includes at least one star, planets, their moons, comets and other debris
- 5. 2nd closest to the sun, but the hottest
- 7. has some, but not all of the characteristics of a planet, Pluto is an example
- 9. 4th planet from the sun, average temperature is -81F (-63C)
- 12. of or pertaining to the earth
- 14. contain ice and dust