Creation
space and all the matter and energy in it
universe
large ball of rock or gas that revolves around the sun
planet
object in space that produces its own heat and light energy
star
the red planet
best known for its rings
Saturn
layer of gases surrounding the earth
atmosphere
when a planet turns on its axis one time (1 day)
rotation
medium-sized star that is the Earth's main source of light and energy
sun
only planet that has liquid water and an atmosphere that supports life
largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
sun and objects that revolve around the sun
solar system
rocky objects in space that revolve around the sun
asteroids
tool used to see objects that are far away
telescope
planet closest to the sun
Mercury
Name one of the dwarf planets.
Pluto, Eris, Ceres
how a person thinks about the world
worldview
imaginary line that runs through the center of a planet from North Pole to South Pole
axis
group of stars that form a pattern or picture in one area of the sky
constellation
hottest planet
Venus
planet that spins on its side
Uranus
design or natural order that happens over and over again
pattern
motion of one object around another object (1 year)
revolution
scientists who study the stars, planets, and moons
astronomers
also known as the morning star
Venus
farthest planet in our solar system
Neptune