Across
- 1. The path an object takes as it moves around another object in space.
- 4. A celestial body that orbits a star, such as Earth or Mars.
- 6. A massive collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.
- 10. A cloud of gas and dust in space where new stars may form.
- 11. A group of stars that appear to form a pattern or shape in the night sky.
- 13. When one celestial body passes in front of another, blocking its light.
- 14. A being from another planet or extraterrestrial life form.
- 15. A massive explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life cycle.
Down
- 2. A region in space with extremely strong gravitational forces that nothing can escape from.
- 3. A planet that orbits a star outside our solar system.
- 5. A person who travels in space.
- 7. A small, rocky object that orbits the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.
- 8. A small rock or debris in space.
- 9. The force that attracts two objects with mass toward each other.
- 12. An object that orbits a planet or celestial body.