Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 24, 2011

Phobos' South Pole from Mars Express

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2011 is “Phobos' South Pole from Mars Express,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ( G. Neukum )). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Where on this moon would you land? The moon pictured above is not Earth’s moon but Phobos , the closest moon to the planet Mars.”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 24, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: ESA / DLR / FU Berlin ( G. Neukum )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 24, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-24-phobos-south-pole-from-mars-express

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