Astronomy - Crossword Activity

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www.basherbooks.com An AstrOnOmy AC t ivity ! Earth An Out Of this WOrld CrOssWOrd Boy there sure are lots of objects in space! Some of them got there naturally, some of them were sent up for exploration, and some of them were left behind. Can you sort the natural from the manmade? Connect each word with the right clue. Once you’ve found the answers you’ll be ready to solve the crossword. Good luck!

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No matter which direction you look, there are great stories unfolding in space! From giants and dwarfs to planets and galaxies, understanding one often helps scientists answer questions about others.

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