Stars

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Across
  1. 4. The star at the center of our solar system, which provides heat and light to Earth.
  2. 6. The North Star, located close to the north celestial pole and used for navigation.
  3. 9. A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that orbits around the Sun.
  4. 10. A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life, releasing an enormous amount of energy.
  5. 11. A prominent constellation in the night sky, known for its belt of three bright stars.
  6. 12. The fourth planet from the Sun, often referred to as the "Red Planet."
  7. 14. A cloud of gas and dust in space, often where new stars are born.
  8. 16. The closest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way, visible as a faint smudge in the night sky.
Down
  1. 1. The second planet from the Sun, known for its bright appearance in the night sky.
  2. 2. A small particle from space that burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, often called a shooting star.
  3. 3. The largest planet in our solar system, known for its colorful bands and numerous moons.
  4. 5. The sixth planet from the Sun, recognized by its distinctive ring system.
  5. 7. The natural satellite that orbits around the Earth and reflects sunlight.
  6. 8. A large system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Our Milky Way is a galaxy.
  7. 13. A luminous celestial body consisting of hot gases, visible as a point of light in the night sky.
  8. 15. Hole A region in space with extremely strong gravity, from which nothing, not even light, can escape.