Stars and Galaxies Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Astronomy & Space has 22 clues. Answers range from 3 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

first stage in the life of a star
gas used in nuclear fusion
the explosion of a red super giant
the size of our sun compared to other stars
the brightness we see on Earth from a star
the actual brightness a star gives off
the stage of a star's life when fusion begins
Large mass stars will leave a neutron star and this when they die
This is the longest stage in a star's life
The color of our sun
The force responsible for the creation of stars
Type of galaxy that is young and has no distinct shape
The color of a star will tell this about it.
The oldest and largest type of galaxy
The name of our galaxy
The type of galaxy with arms swirling around a black hole
A star's _______ will determine how long it lives and how it dies.
The coolest star color
The hottest star color
A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky
The North Star
The brightest star in the night sky