Space Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. Natural satellite that orbits a planet.
  2. 8. Force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.
  3. 10. A spacecraft that carries astronauts to space.
  4. 11. Study of celestial objects and phenomena.
  5. 12. Small, rocky celestial body that orbits the sun.
Down
  1. 1. An artificial body placed in orbit around a planet.
  2. 2. A galaxy that contains our solar system.
  3. 3. Phenomenon that occurs during a solar eclipse.
  4. 4. Path an object takes as it revolves around another in space.
  5. 6. Third planet from the sun.
  6. 7. Giant ball of gas in space.
  7. 9. Optical instrument used to observe distant objects.