Space and Astronomy

1. A massive system of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity.
4. A streak of light caused by a space rock burning in Earth's atmosphere.
8. A natural or artificial object orbiting a planet.
9. Hole A region of space with gravity so strong that nothing can escape from it.
11. A massive ball of gas emitting light and heat, like the Sun.
13. The universe seen as a well-ordered whole.
14. An event where one celestial body moves into the shadow of another.

2. The study of celestial movements and their impact on humans (not a science).
3. An instrument used to observe distant objects in space.
5. The curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon.
6. A celestial body orbiting a star, like Earth.
7. A cloud of gas and dust in space, often a birthplace for stars.
10. A rocky body orbiting the Sun, often found in a belt between Mars and Jupiter.
12. An icy celestial body with a glowing tail when near the Sun.
15. Relating to the Sun.