Recent Photos & Data of Martian Moons Phobos & Deimos

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the availability of recent photographs and data regarding the Martian moons Phobos and Deimos. Participants explore the timing of observations, the visibility of the moons, and share resources for further information.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about recent photographs or data of Phobos and Deimos.
  • Another participant questions the definition of "recent" and provides a close-up image of Phobos from the previous November.
  • It is noted that Phobos and Deimos are currently at 12th and 13th magnitude, respectively, but will be at 11th and 12th magnitude early next year during Mars' opposition, making them observable with modest-sized amateur telescopes.
  • Links to various resources for recent updates and photographs of Phobos and Deimos are shared by a participant.
  • A participant expresses gratitude for the shared information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the visibility of the moons during the upcoming opposition, but there is no consensus on what constitutes "recent" in terms of data or photographs.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the specific definitions of "recent" and the conditions under which the moons can be observed, which may depend on individual telescope capabilities and timing.

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Has there been any recent photographs or data of the martian moons?
 
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Define "recent". HERE is a close-up of Phobos from last November.

Phobos and Deimos are 12th and 13th magnitude, respectively, at the moment, but early next year will be 11th and 12th, when Mars reaches opposition. That puts them in the range of modest-sized amateur telescopes. Browse astronomy forums for pics later this year. My scope is only 4", but with some luck, I may be able to spot them...

HERE is a photo of them from the 2003 opposition, taken by a small scope.
 
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Thank you :)
 

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