Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Phobos Over Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 29, 2003 is “Phobos Over Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Viking Project , JPL NASA. The original explanation runs about 136 words.

Phobos Over Mars
Credit: Viking Project , JPL NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, November 29, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 29, 2003
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Viking Project , JPL 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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