6) PHOBOS Flashcards
1
Q
What is PHOBOS ?
A
It is the innermost and larger of the 2 natural satellites of Mars, the other being Deimos
2
Q
Context ?
A
Mars Colour Camera (MCC) onboard ISRO’s MOM has captured the image of Phobos
3
Q
When were these moons discovered ?
A
In 1877 by American astronomer
4
Q
What is Phobos made of ?
A
Mostly carbonaceous chondrites (meteorite material)
