The void between celestial bodies

Any natural object that is part of the universe but outside of the earths atmosphere

A galaxy is a collection of __________ and their solar systems, held together by gravity

The galaxy that contains the earths solar system

A group of celestial bodies that are bound by gravity and revolve around the sun

A unit of measure for distance in space and is equal to the distance light travels in a year (approximately 6 trillion miles)

A recognizable configuration of stars and the irregular area of celestial sphere (sky) containing this configuration

A celestial sphere is divided into ____ irregular, non-overlapping constellations

Each constellation forms a recognizable pattern that is typically named after __________.

A recognizable pattern of stars within a larger constellation or overlapping more than one constellation

A popular example of an asterism

The nearest galaxy to the Milky Way, named such because it is visibly located within constellation andromeda

A region of space that has such strong gravitational pull that nothing can escape it, including light