Across
- 4. A large celestial body that orbits a star, like Earth or Mars.
- 9. A scientist who studies and observes objects in the universe.
- 10. A rocky object in space, smaller than a planet, that orbits the sun.
- 11. The vast expanse of space that includes galaxies, stars, planets, and more.
- 13. A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.
- 14. System Our sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it, including planets and moons.
- 15. A meteor that survives its journey through Earth's atmosphere and reaches the surface.
Down
- 1. A small rock or metal fragment from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.
- 2. A massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity.
- 3. A burning ball of gas in space that shines brightly due to nuclear reactions.
- 5. A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
- 6. A cosmic object made of ice, dust, and gas that travels through space.
- 7. A cloud of gas and dust in space, often where new stars are born.
- 8. An instrument that magnifies and enhances the view of distant objects in space.
- 12. Hole A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.