Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 17, 2005

The Shadow of Phobos

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 17, 2005 is “The Shadow of Phobos,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Hurtling through space above the Red Planet , potato-shaped Phobos completes an orbit of Mars in less than eight hours.”

— APOD editors, September 17, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 17, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 17, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-september-17-the-shadow-of-phobos

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