Phobos as Seen by Mars Express

An image of Phobos by the High-Resolution Stereo Camera on board ESA's Mars Express spacecraft, taken on January 10, 2007.
July 16, 2008
CreditESA/DLR/FU Berlin
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An image of Phobos by the High-Resolution Stereo Camera on board ESA's Mars Express spacecraft, taken on January 10, 2007.

The larger and inner of the two martian moons is seen here floating just above the martian limb. The image has been enhanced slightly to bring out the detail on the moon.