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| The path of an object in space as it moves around another object due to gravity. |
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| An object that orbits a more massive object. |
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| A device that gathers visible light or another form of electromagnetic radiation. |
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| The outer layer of gases of a large body in space, such as a planent or star |
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| A body that provides a coma of gas and dust; a small icy body that orbits the sun. |
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| The sun and it's family of orbiting planets, moons, and other objects. |
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| A small, solid rocky body that orbits the sun. Most orbit in a region between Mars and Jupiter. |
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| Millions or billions of stars held together in a group by their own gravity. |
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| A brief streak of light produced by a small particle entering Earth's atmosphere at a high speed. |
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| A small object from outer space that passes through Earth's Atmosphere and reaches the surface. |
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