Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stereo Phobos

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2004 is “Stereo Phobos,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA. The original explanation runs about 87 words.

Stereo Phobos
Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Get out your red/blue glasses and float next to Phobos, grooved moon of Mars! Also featured in yesterday’s episode , the image data from the Mars Express High Resolution Stereo Camera was recorded at a distance of about 200 kilometers.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 20, 2004
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 87 words

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