Moons of Mars

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Moons of Mars

Mars has two little moons called Phobos and Deimos. They are thought to be captured asteroids.[1] They were found by Asaph Hall in 1877.[2]

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Phobos (top) and Deimos (bottom).

Moons

More information Name and how to say its name, Image ...
Name and how to say
its name
Image diameter (km) Mass (kg)
Mars I Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/
FOE-bəs
22.2 km (27×21.6×18.8) 1.08×1016
Mars II Deimos /ˈdaɪməs/
DYE-məs
12.6 km (10×12×16) 2×1015
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