Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Phobos from Mars Express
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2010 is “Phobos from Mars Express,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Neukum ( FU Berlin ) et al., Mars Express , DLR , ESA. The original explanation runs about 171 words.
From the explanation
“Why is this small object orbiting Mars? The origin of Phobos , the larger of the two moons orbiting Mars, remains unknown.”
— APOD editors, March 17, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 17, 2010
- 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 171 words