Enhanced-color image of Stickney Crater, the largest crater on Mars' moon Phobos, taken by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The image showcases Stickney's immense size relative to Phobos, revealing surface streaks from material sliding down crater walls, and bluish regions potentially indicating a freshly exposed surface. Mysterious grooves are also visible across the moon's surface.

Astronomy Picture from 10/04/2008

Stickney Crater

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Enhanced-color image of Stickney Crater, the largest crater on Mars' moon Phobos. The crater, nearly half the diameter of Phobos, shows evidence of landslides and possibly freshly exposed surface material. Mysterious grooves are also visible across the surface. Image captured by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Astronomy Picture from 08/07/2023

Stickney Crater

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230708.html


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