Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Small Moon Deimos

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2024 is “Small Moon Deimos,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

Small Moon Deimos
Credit: Image Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Mars has two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos , named for the figures in Greek mythology Fear and Panic. Detailed surface views of smaller moon Deimos are shown in both these panels.”

— APOD editors, September 7, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 7, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: HiRISE , MRO , LPL (U. Arizona) , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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