High-resolution image of Deimos, the smaller of Mars' two moons, taken by the Viking 2 orbiter in 1977 from a distance of 18 miles. The image reveals a heavily cratered surface, with details as small as 10 feet across visible, showcasing rocks and regolith. This is one of the most detailed pictures ever taken of a celestial body by an orbiting spacecraft.

Astronomy Picture from 19/09/1998

18 Miles From Deimos

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980919.html


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