Recent Photos & Data of Martian Moons Phobos & Deimos

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Recent photographs and data of Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, have been discussed, with a focus on their visibility during Mars' upcoming opposition early next year. Currently, Phobos and Deimos are at 12th and 13th magnitude, but they will improve to 11th and 12th, making them observable with modest-sized amateur telescopes. Users are encouraged to browse astronomy forums for updated images later this year. A close-up of Phobos from last November is available, along with links to additional resources for recent photos. Observers with smaller telescopes may still have a chance to spot these moons during the opposition.
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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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