Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 18, 2001 is “Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Viking Project , JPL , NASA Image mosaic by Edwin V. Bell II ( NSSDC /Raytheon ITSS). The original explanation runs about 179 words.
From the explanation
“Mars , the red planet named for the Roman god of war, has two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos , whose names are derived from the Greek for Fear and Panic.”
— APOD editors, August 18, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 18, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Viking Project , JPL , NASA Image mosaic by Edwin V. Bell II ( NSSDC /Raytheon ITSS)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 179 words