Across
- 6. A tool used to see faraway objects in space. It makes things look closer and clearer.
- 7. The exciting study of stars, planets, and galaxies in space. Astronomers use telescopes to learn about the universe.
- 10. Hole A mysterious spot in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape it.
- 12. A shiny ball of hot gas in space that gives off light. Some stars are really big, and others are tiny.
- 15. A big ball in space that goes around a star, like Earth goes around the Sun. Some have rings or moons.
Down
- 1. The invisible force that pulls things toward each other. It keeps us on the ground and planets in orbit.
- 2. A rocky object that floats in space, often found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
- 3. A special suit that astronauts wear in space to protect them from the cold, lack of air, and radiation.
- 4. A space object made of ice and dust that travels around the Sun in a long tail. They're like dirty snowballs.
- 5. An object in space that goes around a planet or star. Some are for communication, like GPS satellites.
- 8. A powerful machine that launches into space with astronauts or satellites on board. It goes up very fast!
- 9. The path an object takes as it goes around another object in space, like a planet orbiting the Sun.
- 11. A huge group of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity. The Milky Way is our galaxy.
- 13. A creature from another planet or space. They're often imagined with funny shapes and sizes.
- 14. A special vehicle that can travel in space, carrying astronauts or equipment for missions.