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Phobos was discovered by astronomer Asaph Hall on 18 August 1877, at the United States Naval Observatory in Washington DC. This moon has a size of 27 x 22 x 18 km in diameter and orbits Mars three times a day at an unbelievable speed of just 7 hours and 39 minutes. Sometimes, it’s so close to the Red Planet’s surface that it can't even be seen.
Scientists describe Phobos as ‘the best studied natural satellite in the solar system’.
Earlier, we had mentioned that MOM has started making friends across the globe via Twitter. And now, it is trying to befriend its new neighbour, Phobos. The Mangalyaan’s journey is becoming interesting day by day.
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