Down1. At the centre of our solar system3. All the gases that surround a star or planet4. The huge space that contains all of the matter and energy in existence5. An object that moves around a larger object7. A rocky space object of varying size9. The path followed by an object in space as it goes around another object10. The only planet in our solar system whose axis does not tilt13. This planet is surrounded by over 1000 rings made of ice and dust.15. The planet third closest to the sun

Across2. Iron in the soil gives this planet its red colour.4. This planet tilts over so far on its axis that it rotates on its side.6. This planet is sometimes called 'the Evening Star' and is the closest planet to Earth.8. A piece of stone or metal from space that falls to Earth's surface11. The dwarf planet in our solar system12. This planet has a moon called Triton.14. A big ball of dirty ice and snow in outer space16. This planet is so large that all the other planets in our solar system could fit inside it.

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