Across
- 4. This is by far the largest object in the solar system. The _______.
- 6. The third planet from the Sun.
- 7. NASA launches their space shuttles from here.
- 8. The brightest star in Earth's night sky.
- 9. The first man to walk on the moon. Neil ____________.
- 11. Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one....
- 13. Which planet is the hottest in our solar system.
Down
- 1. This planet is sometimes referred to as a 'dwarf' planet.
- 2. This planet is so massive that, by itself, it accounts for more than 70% of the mass of all the planets in the solar system. It is the largest planet.
- 3. The huge system of stars that contains our solar system. The ________ Way Galaxy.
- 5. Which planet is sometimes referred to as the "Red Planet"?
- 8. These are in orbit around the Earth to collect information or for communication.
- 10. The sun is the brightest object in the sky. The second brightest object is the _____________.
- 12. This planet is easily identified by its rings.