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|image=[[File:Cosmic_Cove_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|image=[[Image:Cosmic_Cove_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|boss=None
|boss=None
|unlock=Get any star from [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]] or [[Hightail Falls Galaxy]]
|comets=[[Prankster Comet#Green Comet|Green Comet]]
|level=[[#Twin Falls Hideaway|Twin Falls Hideaway]]<br>[[#Exploring the Cosmic Cavern|Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]<br>[[#Catch that Star Bunny|Catch that Star Bunny]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|unlock=Get a [[Power Star]] from either [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]] or [[Hightail Falls Galaxy]]
|stars=[[Image:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|missions=[[Twin Falls Hideaway]]<br>[[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]<br>[[Catch That Star Bunny]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
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|icon=The [[#Star Creek Planet|Star Creek Planet]], displaying the [[#Cosmic Cove|Cosmic Cove]] as well as the [[#Twin Falls|Twin Falls]]
|more=[[Boulder Bowl Galaxy|<<]] [[Wild Glide Galaxy|>>]]
}}
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{{quote|Awww... I'm sick of swimming all the time. Is it ice-skating season yet?|Penguin|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
'''Cosmic Cove Galaxy''' is a galaxy in [[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. It is primarily a water-themed level, where players can freeze the water in the first mission to skate on the ice and up waterfalls, or swim through caverns to find key objects. [[Penguin]]s such as [[Coach (Super Mario Galaxy)|Coach]] and [[Penguru]] appear as inhabitants of this galaxy, where they can assist players by giving them helpful hints. Common enemies here include [[Skeeter]]s and [[Koopa Troopa]]s, as well as underwater enemies such as [[Snoodle]]s. This is the only galaxy in World 2 with two main missions. One of its levels, [[Catch That Star Bunny]], makes Cosmic Cove Galaxy the only galaxy in the game that has a mission that involves catching a [[Star Bunny]].


'''Cosmic Cove Galaxy''' is a galaxy in [[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]] in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. [[Penguin]]s, [[Snoodle]]s and [[Skeeter]]s inhabit this galaxy. [[Coach]] and [[Penguru]] can also be found here.  
No [[Prankster Comet]]s appear in this galaxy until the [[Green Star]]s become available.
==Planets/Areas==
===Star Creek Planet===
The Star Creek Planet<ref name=Noclip>Texture file names associated with each planet, retrieved from [https://noclip.website/#smg2/StarCreekGalaxy;ShareData=ACESb9a^ZXUMA6wUVjb&WqbmnK6,{/Uo6XD9MBOO=jFQG9xxWC8^_5n9LhzF=a~ noclip.website].</ref> is the central planet in the galaxy.
====Starting Area====
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|image1=SMG2 Cosmic Cove Snoodles.png
|caption1=Mario swimming in the river during the first mission.
|image2=SMG2 Cosmic Cove Frozen River.png
|caption2=Mario skating on the frozen river during the second mission.
}}
[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Starting Area.png|thumb|200px|left|Mario in the {{conjectural|Starting Area|area}}.]]
Players land on a sandy shore whose only inhabitants are the [[Coach (Super Mario Galaxy)|Coach]] and a [[Koopa Troopa]]. Players need to use the [[Green Shell]] provided by the Koopa to swim through the next area. Many [[Snoodle]]s are found inside the underground tunnel, and a [[Spiny Cheep Cheep]] can be found at the end of the tunnel.
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==Planets==
====Cosmic Cove====
===Cosmic Cove===
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[[Image:SMG2 CosmicCoveGal..jpg|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Assist Luma]] in the '''Cosmic Cove'''.]]
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This planet consists of a vast lake with lots of corals in it, [[Koopa]]s, Snoodles and [[Cheep Cheep]]s as well. There are several Penguins here. There is also a stone tower with a [[Ground Pound Switch]] on the other side of the lake that freezes the lake when ground pounded on. [[Sling Star]]s can be found in the water that hurl Mario or [[Luigi]] up in the air so the player can collect [[Star Bit]]s.
|align=right
|direction=horizontal
|width=200
|image1=SMG2 Cosmic Cove Main Area.png
|caption1=Mario swimming in the {{conjectural|Cosmic Cove|area}}.
|image2=SMG2 Cosmic Cove Frozen.png
|caption2=The frozen {{conjectural|Cosmic Cove|area}}.}}
[[File:Cosmic cove.png|thumb|left|200px|Top view.]]
After players emerge from the tunnel, they appear in this vast area. The entire area is underwater except for some platforms and a tower. The [[Comet Medal]] is located inside one of the giant shells underwater. A [[Jam-o'-War]] lurks underwater as well as many [[Skeeter]]s striding on the water and [[Cheep Cheep]]s. There is a [[Hungry Luma]] here that will transform into the Holey Planet if fed 15 coins. [[Penguru]] can be found on one of these platforms. During the first mission, there is a switch that can freeze the water, allowing the player to traverse it with ease.
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===Twin Falls Planets===
====Twin Falls====
These are small grassy planets that can only be accessed after freezing the waterfalls between them. A Star is found in one of them.
[[File:SMG2 Penguru.png|thumb|left|200px|Penguru explaining to Mario what to do at the Twin Falls.]]
This area consists of two large waterfalls. After freezing the water, players can [[Wall Jump]] up the waterfalls and onto the pieces of land on which they flow. A [[Power Star]] is located here during the "[[Twin Falls Hideaway]]" mission.
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===Cosmic Cavern===
===Aquarium Planet A===
This part of the galaxy consists of an underwater sidescroller section with a few Penguins, [[Brick Block]]s and [[Gringill]]s in it.
[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Cosmic Cavern.png|thumb|200px|Mario swimming in the Aquarium Planet A.]]
The Aquarium Planet A<ref name=Noclip></ref> consists of an underwater sidescroller section with a few Penguins, [[Brick Block]]s and [[Gringill]]s in it. Many [[thorny flower|prickly plant]]s grow from the walls of this cavern. A [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the Aquarium Planet B is found at the end.
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===Water Maze===
===Aquarium Planet B===
[[File:Watermazeccgsmg2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Mario swimming in the '''Water Maze'''.]]
[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Water Maze.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario swimming in the Aquarium Planet B.]]
This area has a body of water hovering in the space, surrounded by several small [[Black Hole]]s. All the liquid of the area forms a maze, with some platforms floating over the surface. Near the end of the area there are some red-framed tubes with large cubical water bubbles moving through them, and a bunch of [[Star Bit]]s forming a [[Star]] in the background. [[Mine]]s, [[Goomba]]s and a [[Jellyfish]] can be found here. Mario visits this planet to move around in a side-scrolling effect to find a [[Key]] and meet a Penguin in this spot. This area can be only accessed through [[Warp Pipe]]s. The floating bodies of water are similar to the ones from World 7-2 in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''.
The Aquarium Planet B<ref name=Noclip></ref> has a body of water hovering in space, surrounded by several small [[black hole]]s. All the liquid in the area forms a maze, with some platforms floating over the surface. Near the end of the area, there are some red-framed tubes with large cubical water bubbles moving through them and a group of [[Star Bit]]s forming a star in the background. [[Mikey Mine]]s, [[Goomba]]s, a [[Paragoomba]] and a [[Jammyfish]] can be found here. The player visits this planet to move around in a side-scroller to find a [[Key]] to free a [[Luma]] in the [[#Starting Area|Starting Area]].
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===Star Bunny Planet===
===Drill Water Spring Planet===
[[File:StarBunnyPlanet.png|thumb|200px|Mario on the '''Star Bunny Planet'''.]]
[[File:SaturnRockPlanet.png|thumb|200px|Mario heading toward the Drill Water Spring Planet.]]
After feeding the [[Hungry Luma]] in the first planet fifteen coins, it'll transform into this planet and some Skeeters. It has a [[Star Bunny]] that challanges Mario to catch it. It also has a blue [[! Switch]] that freezes the water if Mario pounds it. The player must be careful not to fall in the Black Hole in the center of the planet.
The Drill Water Spring Planet<ref name=Noclip></ref> is a spherical rock with a large stone wall splitting both halves. Players arrive on bottom side of the planet full of [[Fizzlit]]s here. There is also a [[Spin Drill]] that players must use to get to the other side of the planet. Here, there are some [[Mechakoopa|Micro Mecha-Bowser]]s which players must destroy to unlock the shield protecting a dust patch. After players use a drill on it, water comes out and floods the planet. Players have to swim to the platform where the [[Power Star]] is located. Captain Toad appears near this planet with his [[Starshroom]], wanting to take a swim for his vacation, although he cannot due to the water being frozen.
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===Starshroom===
===Skate Hole Planet===
During the second mission, Mario will land on this ship where he'll find the [[Toad Brigade]] Captain who tell Mario that there is a Power Star on the other planet. There also a [[Checkpoint Flag]] that Mario can pass through before using the Launch Star to blast off to the next planet.
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[[File:StarBunnyPlanet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario on the Skate Hole Planet.]]
After players feed the [[Hungry Luma]] in the Cosmic Cove area fifteen coins, it transforms into the Skate Hole Planet<ref name=Noclip></ref>. It has a [[Star Bunny]] that challenges Mario to catch it. It also has a blue [[! Switch]] that freezes the water if Mario pounds it. The player must be careful not to fall in the holes that lead to the [[black hole]] in the center of the planet and be wary of the [[Skeeter]]s that lurk here.
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===Spherical Planet===
===Enemies===
[[File:SaturnRockPlanet.png|thumb|200px|Mario heading toward the '''Spherical Planet'''.]]
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
This planet is a spherical stone shape form. Mario arrive on bottom side of the planet full of [[Fizzlit]]s here. There also a Spin Drill that Mario must use to get to the other side of the planet. Here, there are some [[Mecha-Koopa]]s which Mario must destroy to unlock the shield protecting a dust patch. When using the drill on it, water will come out and cover the planet. Mario has to swim to platfrom where the [[Power Star]] is located.
GalaxyKoopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]s
 
SMG2 Snoodle.png|[[Snoodle]]s
==Enemies==
SMG Cheep Cheep.png|[[Cheep Cheep]]s
*[[Koopa]]s
Smg2pufferfish.png|[[Spiny Cheep Cheep]]
*[[Snoodle]]s
Skeeterartwork SMG2.png|[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Porcupuffer]]s
SMG Jellyfish.png|[[Jam-o'-War]]
*[[Skeeter]]s
Li'l Brrr Artwork.png|[[Li'l Brr]]s
*[[Mine]]s
SMG2 Thorny Flower.png|[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
<br clear=all>
Gringill SMG.png|[[Gringill]]s
Jammyfish Bigmouth SMG.png|[[Jammyfish]]
SMG Underwater Mine Artwork.png|[[Mikey Mine]]s
SMG Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]
Fizzlit.png|[[Fizzlit]]s
SMG2 Micro Mecha Bowser Artwork.png|[[Mechakoopa|Micro Mecha-Bowser]]s
</gallery>


==Missions==
==Missions==
{{spoiler}}
{{SMG missions table|sortable=yes
===Twin Falls Hideaway===
|mission1=[[Twin Falls Hideaway]]
[[File:CosmicCove1.png|thumb|200px|]]
|image1=[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Twin Falls Hideaway.png|200px]]
To complete this mission, Mario has to dive underwater and swim until he reachs a couple of stairs. Then, he must climb them to get to the top of the stone tower where a switch is located. After pounding it, the water in this area will freeze making Mario able to reach the twin falls' tops. To do so, he has to make a [[Wall Jump]] on each one of them. The [[Power Star]] is in a crystal on the left area. After breaking the crystal, the Star will go to the other side. Mario must jump there and get it. A penguin can be found on [[Starship Mario]] after completing this mission.
|summary1=This mission's objective is to traverse underwater to the cove and hit a switch in order to freeze the water, allowing the use of the ice and frozen waterfalls of the Twin Falls as a platform to reach the Power Star.
|mission2=[[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]
|image2=[[File:CosmicCove3.png|200px]]
|summary2=This mission's objective is to explore an underwater cavern to find a key to free a Luma trapped in a glass cage.
|mission3=[[Catch That Star Bunny]]
|image3=[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Frozen Holey Planet.png|200px]]
|summary3=This mission's objective is to feed a [[Hungry Luma]] fifteen [[coin]]s and catch a [[Star Bunny]].
}}


===Exploring the Cosmic Cavern===
===Green Stars===
[[File:CosmicCove3.png|thumb|left|200px|]]
====Green Star 1====
Upon entering the galaxy for the second time, Mario will find a [[Luma]] trapped in a glass cage. And, since he activated the switch in the first mission, the water in this one is also frozen. To get the [[Key]] and free the Luma, Mario has to run across the frozen water until he reaches a green [[Warp Pipe]]. He must use it to get into an underwater cavern. Here, he has to make his way to its bottom and use another Warp Pipe. This one will lead him to the last area. Here, he has to dive in the globes of water. He should make his way through them until he finds the area with the key.
[[File:CosmicCoveGS1.png|thumb|200px|Mario jumping to the first Green Star.]]
Players should do the mission Twin Falls Hideaway. After players freeze the water and wall jump the Twin Falls, they should skip breaking the crystal for freeing the Power Star. Instead, they should jump off the edge of the cliff where the Power Star is to get the level's first Green Star.
;Planets Visited
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Starting Area.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Starting Area|Starting Area]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Main Area.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Cosmic Cove|Cosmic Cove]]
SMG2 Penguru.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Twin Falls|Twin Falls]]
</gallery>
;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
GalaxyKoopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]s
SMG2 Snoodle.png|[[Snoodle]]s
SMG Cheep Cheep.png|[[Cheep Cheep]]s
Smg2pufferfish.png|[[Spiny Cheep Cheep]]
Skeeterartwork SMG2.png|[[Skeeter]]s
SMG Jellyfish.png|[[Jam-o'-War]]
</gallery>
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[[File:CosmicCove4.png|thumb|200px|]]
====Green Star 2====
After getting the key, the plumber must go through the last warp pipe which takes him back to the galaxy's entrance. The Luma will thank Mario and transform into a [[Launch Star]].  
[[File:CosmicCoveGS2.png|thumb|200px|Mario about to get the second Green Star.]]
Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. When players get to the [[#Aquarium Planet B|Aquarium Planet B]], they should look for a platform with a Goomba on it. The Green Star is to the right of the platform and requires careful precision and aim if the player needs to obtain it.
;Planets Visited
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Starting Area.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Starting Area|Starting Area]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Cosmic Cavern.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Aquarium Planet A|Aquarium Planet A]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Water Maze.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Aquarium Planet B|Aquarium Planet B]]
</gallery>
;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
GalaxyKoopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]
Li'l Brrr Artwork.png|[[Li'l Brr]]s
SMG2 Thorny Flower.png|[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
Gringill SMG.png|[[Gringill]]s
Jammyfish Bigmouth SMG.png|[[Jammyfish]]
SMG Underwater Mine Artwork.png|[[Mikey Mine]]s
SMG Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]
</gallery>
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When using it, he'll find himself on a mushroom-like planet, he'll find the captain of the [[Toad Brigade]] on it. He'll say that there is a Power Star on the other planet. To reach it, Mario must use the [[Launch Star]] found on this planet.
====Green Star 3====
[[File:CosmicCoveGS3.png|thumb|200px|Mario about to get the final Green Star.]]
Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. Players should make their way back to the [[#Aquarium Planet B|Aquarium Planet B]]. Player should swim to the top where the [[key]] is. After getting the key, players should go to the platform on the right and perform a [[Long Jump]] to the Green Star off to the left.
;Planets Visited
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Starting Area.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Starting Area|Starting Area]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Cosmic Cavern.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Aquarium Planet A|Aquarium Planet A]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Water Maze.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Aquarium Planet B|Aquarium Planet B]]
</gallery>
;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
GalaxyKoopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]
Li'l Brrr Artwork.png|[[Li'l Brr]]s
SMG2 Thorny Flower.png|[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
Gringill SMG.png|[[Gringill]]s
Jammyfish Bigmouth SMG.png|[[Jammyfish]]
SMG Underwater Mine Artwork.png|[[Mikey Mine]]s
SMG Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]
</gallery>
{{br}}


In the next planet, Mario has to use the [[Spin Drill]] on the right spot to get to the other side. Here, he has to defeat all of the enemies using the drill. When done so, the shield protecting a dust patch will be disabled. When using the drill on it, water will come out and cover all the planet. Mario has to swim in it to reach the [[Power Star]].
==Music==
{{media table
|file1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy Theme Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
|title1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy theme
|description1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy theme.
|length1=0:30
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===Catch that Star Bunny===
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
[[File:CosmicCove2.png|thumb|left|200px|]]
*"''Splash down in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy to swim with the [[penguin]]s and discover a series of [[Power Star]]s, including a hidden star (unlocked by feeding a [[Hungry Luma]] 15 [[coin]]s that sends you chasing a [[Star Bunny]] across an icy planetoid high above the cove.''"
To complete this mission, Mario first needs to collect fifteen coins in the first area. Then, dive underwater and progress until he gets to the area with the [[Hungry Luma]]. After feeding it fifteen coins, it'll transform into a new planet leaving a [[Launch Star]] behind it. When Mario gets to this new planet, a [[Star Bunny]] will challange him to catch it. To go faster, Mario has to freeze the water on this planet by using the blue [[! Switch]]. If the plumber manages to catch it, he'll be granted with a [[Power Star]].


===Green Star 1===
==Names in other languages==
[[File:CosmicCoveGS1.png|thumb|150px|]]
{{foreign names
Played in the mission Twin Falls Hideaway. After the [[Player]] wall jumps the twin falls, it will be located behind the star encased in the crystal. Then jump off the falls to reach it.
|Jap=星の入り江ギャラクシー
 
|JapR=Hoshi no Irie Gyarakushī
===Green Star 2===
[[File:CosmicCoveGS2.png|thumb|left|150px|]]
Green Star 2 is located in air to the right of the Goomba and the arrow point up in the floating water section. One may fall from the stem of water with a coin to reach the star.
 
===Green Star 3===
[[File:CosmicCoveGS3.png|thumb|150px|]]
Green Star 3 is located in air around the moving floating water section. To reach the star, one may Long Jump to the left from the platform near the Key.
{{endspoiler}}
 
==Names in Other Languages==
{{Foreignname|
|Jap=星の入り江ギャラクシー<br>''hoshi no irie gyarakushii''
|JapM=Star Cove Galaxy
|JapM=Star Cove Galaxy
|Spa=Galaxia Gruta Gélida
|Spa=Galaxia Gruta Gélida
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|Ita=Galassia Baia Stellare
|Ita=Galassia Baia Stellare
|ItaM=Stellar Bay Galaxy
|ItaM=Stellar Bay Galaxy
|FraE=Anse étoilée
|FreE=Anse étoilée
|FraEM=Star cove
|FreEM=Star cove
|Ger=Kosmobucht-Galaxie
|Ger=Kosmobucht-Galaxie
|GerM=Cosmic Cove Galaxy}}
|GerM=Cosmic Cove Galaxy
<br clear=all>
|Chi=星球海灣銀河
{{Galaxy2}}
|ChiR=Xīngqiú Hǎiwān Yínhé
[[Category:Places]]
|ChiM=Star/Planet Cove Galaxy
[[Category:Outer Space Locations]]
|Kor=별의 호수 갤럭시
|KorR=Byeol-ui Hosu Gaelleoksi
|KorM=Lake of Stars Galaxy
}}
 
==Trivia==
*In the Twin Falls Hideaway Star close to the Water Drilling Planet, Captain Toad floats in mid-air out of view. This happens because the developers forgot to group him in with the group of objects dealing with the Exploring the Cosmic Cavern mission, making him a universal object.<ref>SwankyBox. (April 12, 2021). [https://youtu.be/e7bNXhw4XOQ The Toad That Developers Left Behind in Super Mario Galaxy 2]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 14, 2021.</ref>
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:23, October 31, 2024

Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Cosmic Cove Galaxy.png
Area World 2
How to unlock Get a Power Star from either Boulder Bowl Galaxy or Hightail Falls Galaxy
Boss(es) None
Comet(s) Green Comet
Mission(s) Twin Falls Hideaway
Exploring the Cosmic Cavern
Catch That Star Bunny
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Green Star 3
Stars Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Galaxy icon The Star Creek Planet, displaying the Cosmic Cove as well as the Twin Falls
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“Awww... I'm sick of swimming all the time. Is it ice-skating season yet?”
—Penguin, Super Mario Galaxy 2

Cosmic Cove Galaxy is a galaxy in World 2 in Super Mario Galaxy 2. It is primarily a water-themed level, where players can freeze the water in the first mission to skate on the ice and up waterfalls, or swim through caverns to find key objects. Penguins such as Coach and Penguru appear as inhabitants of this galaxy, where they can assist players by giving them helpful hints. Common enemies here include Skeeters and Koopa Troopas, as well as underwater enemies such as Snoodles. This is the only galaxy in World 2 with two main missions. One of its levels, Catch That Star Bunny, makes Cosmic Cove Galaxy the only galaxy in the game that has a mission that involves catching a Star Bunny.

No Prankster Comets appear in this galaxy until the Green Stars become available.

Planets/Areas[edit]

Star Creek Planet[edit]

The Star Creek Planet[1] is the central planet in the galaxy.

Starting Area[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

SMG2 Cosmic Cove Snoodles.png
Mario swimming in the river during the first mission.
Mario in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Mario skating on the frozen river during the second mission.
Mario in the Starting Area.

Players land on a sandy shore whose only inhabitants are the Coach and a Koopa Troopa. Players need to use the Green Shell provided by the Koopa to swim through the next area. Many Snoodles are found inside the underground tunnel, and a Spiny Cheep Cheep can be found at the end of the tunnel.

Cosmic Cove[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

SMG2 Cosmic Cove Main Area.png
Mario swimming in the Cosmic Cove.
Mario in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy
The frozen Cosmic Cove.
Top view.

After players emerge from the tunnel, they appear in this vast area. The entire area is underwater except for some platforms and a tower. The Comet Medal is located inside one of the giant shells underwater. A Jam-o'-War lurks underwater as well as many Skeeters striding on the water and Cheep Cheeps. There is a Hungry Luma here that will transform into the Holey Planet if fed 15 coins. Penguru can be found on one of these platforms. During the first mission, there is a switch that can freeze the water, allowing the player to traverse it with ease.

Twin Falls[edit]

Penguru in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Penguru explaining to Mario what to do at the Twin Falls.

This area consists of two large waterfalls. After freezing the water, players can Wall Jump up the waterfalls and onto the pieces of land on which they flow. A Power Star is located here during the "Twin Falls Hideaway" mission.

Aquarium Planet A[edit]

Mario swimming in the Aquarium Planet A.

The Aquarium Planet A[1] consists of an underwater sidescroller section with a few Penguins, Brick Blocks and Gringills in it. Many prickly plants grow from the walls of this cavern. A Warp Pipe that leads to the Aquarium Planet B is found at the end.

Aquarium Planet B[edit]

The water maze in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Mario swimming in the Aquarium Planet B.

The Aquarium Planet B[1] has a body of water hovering in space, surrounded by several small black holes. All the liquid in the area forms a maze, with some platforms floating over the surface. Near the end of the area, there are some red-framed tubes with large cubical water bubbles moving through them and a group of Star Bits forming a star in the background. Mikey Mines, Goombas, a Paragoomba and a Jammyfish can be found here. The player visits this planet to move around in a side-scroller to find a Key to free a Luma in the Starting Area.

Drill Water Spring Planet[edit]

Mario heading toward the Drill Water Spring Planet.

The Drill Water Spring Planet[1] is a spherical rock with a large stone wall splitting both halves. Players arrive on bottom side of the planet full of Fizzlits here. There is also a Spin Drill that players must use to get to the other side of the planet. Here, there are some Micro Mecha-Bowsers which players must destroy to unlock the shield protecting a dust patch. After players use a drill on it, water comes out and floods the planet. Players have to swim to the platform where the Power Star is located. Captain Toad appears near this planet with his Starshroom, wanting to take a swim for his vacation, although he cannot due to the water being frozen.

Skate Hole Planet[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

Mario on the Skate Hole Planet.

After players feed the Hungry Luma in the Cosmic Cove area fifteen coins, it transforms into the Skate Hole Planet[1]. It has a Star Bunny that challenges Mario to catch it. It also has a blue ! Switch that freezes the water if Mario pounds it. The player must be careful not to fall in the holes that lead to the black hole in the center of the planet and be wary of the Skeeters that lurk here.

Enemies[edit]

Missions[edit]

Mission Image Summary

Twin Falls Hideaway SMG2 Cosmic Cove Twin Falls Hideaway.png This mission's objective is to traverse underwater to the cove and hit a switch in order to freeze the water, allowing the use of the ice and frozen waterfalls of the Twin Falls as a platform to reach the Power Star.
Exploring the Cosmic Cavern CosmicCove3.png This mission's objective is to explore an underwater cavern to find a key to free a Luma trapped in a glass cage.
Catch That Star Bunny SMG2 Cosmic Cove Frozen Holey Planet.png This mission's objective is to feed a Hungry Luma fifteen coins and catch a Star Bunny.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

Mario jumping to the first Green Star.

Players should do the mission Twin Falls Hideaway. After players freeze the water and wall jump the Twin Falls, they should skip breaking the crystal for freeing the Power Star. Instead, they should jump off the edge of the cliff where the Power Star is to get the level's first Green Star.

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Green Star 2[edit]

Mario about to get the second Green Star.

Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. When players get to the Aquarium Planet B, they should look for a platform with a Goomba on it. The Green Star is to the right of the platform and requires careful precision and aim if the player needs to obtain it.

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Green Star 3[edit]

Mario about to get the final Green Star.

Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. Players should make their way back to the Aquarium Planet B. Player should swim to the top where the key is. After getting the key, players should go to the platform on the right and perform a Long Jump to the Green Star off to the left.

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Music[edit]

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Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "Splash down in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy to swim with the penguins and discover a series of Power Stars, including a hidden star (unlocked by feeding a Hungry Luma 15 coins that sends you chasing a Star Bunny across an icy planetoid high above the cove."

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 星の入り江ギャラクシー[?]
Hoshi no Irie Gyarakushī 		Star Cove Galaxy
Chinese 星球海灣銀河[?]
Xīngqiú Hǎiwān Yínhé 		Star/Planet Cove Galaxy
French (NOE) Anse étoilée[?] Star cove
German Kosmobucht-Galaxie[?] Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Italian Galassia Baia Stellare[?] Stellar Bay Galaxy
Korean 별의 호수 갤럭시[?]
Byeol-ui Hosu Gaelleoksi 		Lake of Stars Galaxy
Spanish Galaxia Gruta Gélida[?] Icy Grotto Galaxy

Trivia[edit]

  • In the Twin Falls Hideaway Star close to the Water Drilling Planet, Captain Toad floats in mid-air out of view. This happens because the developers forgot to group him in with the group of objects dealing with the Exploring the Cosmic Cavern mission, making him a universal object.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Texture file names associated with each planet, retrieved from noclip.website.
  2. ^ SwankyBox. (April 12, 2021). The Toad That Developers Left Behind in Super Mario Galaxy 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
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Missions and galaxies in Super Mario Galaxy 2
World 1 Sky Station Galaxy Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum • Storming the Sky Fleet • Peewee Piranha's Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Yoshi Star Galaxy Saddle Up with Yoshi • Spiny Control • Spiny Rainbow Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Spin-Dig Galaxy Digga-Leg's Planet • Silver Stars Down Deep • Digga-Leg's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Fluffy Bluff Galaxy Search for the Toad Brigade Captain • The Chimp's Stomp Challengeb • Every Planet Has Its Price • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rightside Down Galaxy Breaking the Laws of Gravity • The Great Crate Incinerator • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotillac Gobblegut's Aching Belly • Fiery Flotilla Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flip-Swap Galaxyd Think Before You Shake • Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprinta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 2 Puzzle Plank Galaxy The Puzzling Picture Block • Bugaboom's Back • Purple Coin Shadow Vaulta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Hightail Falls Galaxy Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper • Hightail Falls Speed Runa • Silver Stars in Hightail Falls • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boulder Bowl Galaxy Rock and Rollodillo • C'mere, Goombab • Rolling Crabber Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cosmic Cove Galaxy Twin Falls Hideaway • Exploring the Cosmic Cavern • Catch That Star Bunny • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Wild Glide Galaxy Fluzzard's First Flight • Jungle Fluzzard Raceb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser's Lava Lairc Bowser's Big Lava Power Party • Lava Lair Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Honeybloom Galaxyd Bumble Beginnings • The Secret Wall Jump • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 3 Tall Trunk Galaxy The Flotacious Blimp Fruit • Tall Trunk's Big Slide • Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slidea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cloudy Court Galaxy Head in the Clouds • The Shadow Lininga • Silver Stars in the Purple Pond • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Haunty Halls Galaxy A Glimmer of Bulb Berry • Sneaking Down the Creepy Corridor • Spooky Cosmic Clone Chasea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Freezy Flake Galaxy Bowser on Ice • Sorbetti's Chilly Reception • The Chimp's Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy Silver Chomp Grudge Match • Masterpiece Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleetc Bowser Jr.'s Mighty Megahammer • Megahammer's Daredevil Basha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Beat Block Galaxyd Step to the Beep • Silver Stars in Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 4 Supermassive Galaxy Huge Trouble with Big Wigglers • Big Wigglers Speed Runa • In Full Bloom • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Flipsville Galaxy Flip-Flopping in Flipsville • Flipsville's New Digs • Purple Coin Spin Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Honeyhop Galaxy The Sweetest Silver Stars • The Chimp's Score Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Starshine Beach Galaxy Surf, Sand, and Silver Stars • Climbing the Cloudy Tower • Purple Coin Beach Dasha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Chompworks Galaxy Where the Chomps Are Made of Gold • Spring into the Chompworks • Cosmic Clones in the Chompworksa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Gravity Gauntletc Breaking into Bowser's Castle • Gravity Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Sweet Mystery Galaxyd Bulb Berry's Mysterious Glow • Bulb Berry's Purple Coin Glowa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 5 Space Storm Galaxy Follow Me, Bob-omb • To the Top of Topman's Tower • C'mere, Topmanb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slipsand Galaxy Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole • Sailing the Sandy Seas • Squizzard's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Shiverburn Galaxy Prince Pikante's Peppery Mood • Octo-Army Icy Rainbow Rompa • The Chimp's Ultimate Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boo Moon Galaxy Silver Stars Pop-Up • Haunting the Howling Tower • The Star in the Sinking Swamp • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Upside Dizzy Galaxy A Walk on the Weird Side • Burning Upside Dizzy • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunkerc Bowser Jr.'s Boomsday Machine • Boomsday Machine Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Fleet Glide Galaxyd Fluzzard's Wild Battlefield Glide • Fastest Feathers in the Galaxyb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 6 Melty Monster Galaxy The Magnificent Magma Sea • A Stroll Down Rolling Lane • The Chimp's Bowling Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Clockwork Ruins Galaxy Time for Adventure • The Adventure of the Purple Coinsa • The Ledge Hammer Trap • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slimy Spring Galaxy The Deep Shell Well • The Chimp's Coin Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Throwback Galaxy Return of the Whomp King • Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress • Whomp Silver Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Battle Belt Galaxy Mini-Planet Mega-Run • Mini-Planet Daredevil Runa • Snacktime for Gobblegut • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Galaxy Generatorc Bowser's Fortified Fortress • Bowser's Big Bad Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flash Black Galaxyd Jumping Around in the Dark • Dark Octo-Army Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World S Mario Squared Galaxy Make Mario a Star • Luigi's Purple Coin Chaosa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Rolling Coaster Galaxy The Rainbow Road Roll • Purple Coins on the Rainbow Roada • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Twisty Trials Galaxy Spinning and Spinning and Spinning • Turning Turning Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Stone Cyclone Galaxy Silver Stars on the Cyclone • Tox Box Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Boss Blitz Galaxy Throwback Throwdown • Throwback Throwdown Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Grandmaster Galaxyc The Ultimate Test • The Perfect Runa
Flip-Out Galaxyd Wicked Wall Jumps • Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpersa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
a Mission only available when a Prankster Comet is in orbit
b Indicates a mission only available when a letter is received from the Mailtoad
c Boss galaxies
d Hungry Luma galaxies
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