Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 15, 1996

Phobos Over Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 1996 is “Phobos Over Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: The Viking Project, NASA. The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Hurtling through space a mere 3,000 miles above the Martian surface , the diminutive moon Phobos (below and left of center) was imaged against the backdrop of a large shield volcano by the Viking 2 Orbiter in 1977.”

— APOD editors, October 15, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 15, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: The Viking Project, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 15, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-october-15-phobos-over-mars

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