NASA's Odyssey orbiter captured stunning new infrared images of the bizarre Martian moon Phobos. Scientists have debated the origins of Phobos, and some believe it is either a chunk of Mars that was knocked off during an impact or an asteroid that was drawn in by the planet's gravitational pull. Understanding what Phobos is made of will help solve the mystery. As far as moons go, the Martian moon Phobos is pretty unique. It's not a frozen ball of ice or covered in toxic hydrocarbons like some of...
NASA's Odyssey orbiter captured stunning new infrared images of the bizarre Martian moon Phobos. Scientists have debated the origins of Phobos, and some believe it is either a chunk of Mars that was knocked off during an impact or an asteroid that was drawn in by the planet's gravitational pull. Understanding what Phobos is made of will help solve the mystery. As far as moons go, the Martian moon Phobos is pretty unique. It's not a frozen ball of ice or covered in toxic hydrocarbons like some of...
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