Constellations and Galaxies

a tightly packed group of gases that form beautiful pictures and color where stars are born

our galaxy's name

a star's "explosion"

a large group of planets, stars, etc. in one area of the universe

a burst of energy from the sun's surface

A stellar object that acts as a "vacuum," pulling everything into it

a chunk of ice that travels from Pluto, around the sun, and back. It forms a "tail" near the sun.

the first day of Autumn or Spring; the amount of daylight and night are equal

The first day of winter or summer; they have the longest day (summer) or the longest night (winter)

A meteoroid that has entered our atmosphere; we also call them "shooting stars"