Across
- 1. A luminous celestial body consisting of hot gases, such as hydrogen and helium.
- 4. A planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system, potentially capable of supporting life.
- 5. A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle, releasing a tremendous amount of energy.
- 6. A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the Sun, often displaying a bright coma and a tail.
- 7. A vast collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.
- 9. Hole A region of space with extremely strong gravitational forces, from which nothing, not even light, can escape.
- 12. A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
- 14. A facility or device that projects images of stars and planets onto a dome-shaped ceiling, simulating the night sky.
- 15. Station A large spacecraft where astronauts live and work, serving as a base for scientific research and space exploration.
- 16. An instrument used to observe distant objects in space by collecting and focusing electromagnetic radiation.
- 17. A vast cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.
Down
- 1. The star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat to the planets.
- 2. A person trained to travel and work in space, typically aboard a spacecraft.
- 3. The natural satellite of the Earth, reflecting sunlight and appearing as a bright object in the night sky.
- 8. A rocky object that orbits the Sun, typically found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
- 10. A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern or shape, often named after mythological characters or objects.
- 11. An object that orbits a larger celestial body, such as a planet or moon, serving various purposes like communication or scientific observation.
- 13. A small celestial body that enters the Earth's atmosphere, producing a streak of light as it burns up due to friction.