Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 25, 2013

Phobos 360

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 25, 2013 is “Phobos 360,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Mars Express , ESA. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“What does the Martian moon Phobos look like? To better visualize this unusual object , images from ESA ‘s Mars Express orbiter have been combined into a virtual rotation movie.”

— APOD editors, December 25, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 25, 2013
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Mars Express , ESA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 25, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-december-25-phobos-360

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