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The Moons of Mars – Phobos and Deimos
Phobos and Deimos, are the two small moons which orbit Mars. Their origin still remains unclear, but Asteroid capture is the most accepted theory. Interestingly, from the surface of Mars, Phobos rises in the west and sets in the east; … Continue reading
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Tagged Asteroid, Asteroid capture, Asteroid theory, Astronomy, capture theory, Deimos, Mars, Mars moon, Mars moons, Moons, Phobos, synchronous orbit
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