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- 1. Optical instrument that magnifies and observes distant celestial objects, enhancing our ability to study and understand the universe.
- 6. Powerful and explosive event in which a star reaches the end of its life cycle, releasing a burst of energy and creating new elements.
- 8. Interstellar cloud of gas and dust where stars are born, exhibiting vibrant colors and intricate patterns in deep space.
- 10. Luminous celestial body that emits light and heat, often forming the center of a solar system, like our sun.
- 12. Large celestial body orbiting a star, shining by reflected light, with Earth being one of the planets in our solar system.
- 13. Icy celestial object with a glowing tail that orbits the sun, becoming visible when it approaches the sun's vicinity.
- 14. Natural satellite orbiting a planet, reflecting sunlight to Earth, influencing tides, and providing nighttime illumination.
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- 2. Planet located outside our solar system, orbiting a star other than the sun, expanding our understanding of planetary diversity.
- 3. Force that pulls objects with mass toward one another, keeping planets in orbit, and governing the dynamics of celestial bodies.
- 4. Recognizable pattern of stars named after mythical characters, animals, or objects, forming imaginary shapes in the night sky.
- 5. Vast system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, and dark matter bound together by gravity, such as the Milky Way.
- 6. Artificial object or natural moon that orbits a celestial body, often used for communication, observation, or scientific purposes.
- 7. Vast and expanding cosmic space comprising galaxies, stars, planets, dark matter, and energy, forming the entirety of existence.
- 9. Small rocky body that orbits the sun, found mainly in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, varying in size and shape.
- 11. Small celestial body that enters Earth's atmosphere, creating a streak of light due to friction with air particles.