The strange mystery of the tiger stripes of Phobos could finally be solved
The Martian moon Phobos is not long for this Universe. According to astronomers’ calculations, the potato-shaped satellite is slowly but inexorably approaching its host planet. Eventually, in about 100 million years, the gravitational interaction between the two bodies will tear Phobos apart, giving the red planet a temporary dusty ring. According to a new study, …
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