answersLogoWhite

0

Is mars moon Phobos made of rock.?

User Avatar

Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

The largest moon of mars is Phobos; Phobos is believed to be composed of carbon-rich rock like that found in C-type asteroids that exist in the outer asteroid belt.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the phobos monolith?

Phobos monolith is a rock on the moon which is sizebly large and goes round planet Mars.


Does our moon have the same elements as mar's moons?

Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Their origin and composition are uncertain. One theory is impact disruption, similar to current theories regarding Earth's own moon's origin. Phobos appears to have a porous interior, suggesting phyllosilicates and other minerals known from Mars Another theory is asteroid capture, but their orbital characteristics are unusual for captured objects. Also, while visible and near-infared spectral anaysis of the moons is consistent with outer belt asteriods, infared spectral analysis of phobos is not consistent with meterorites of any kind. Please see the Related Link below for further information.


What are 3 moons of mars?

The three largest moons of Mars are Phobos, Deimos, and Beagle 2. Phobos is the larger of the two, measuring about 14 miles in diameter, and orbits close to Mars. Deimos is smaller, measuring about 8 miles in diameter, and orbits further away. Beagle 2 is a small moon discovered in 2019 and is about 160 feet in diameter.


What is phobos?

phobos is one of the moons of mars it is also the closest to mars it is 6000 km away and it can de seen from hubble a big telescope that can see as far as Pluto but it can not see the surface of it


Which is bigger Phobos or Deimos?

Phobos, Mars' closest satellite, come from the Greek word meaning 'fear', whilst Deimos means 'panic', both following on from the Mars/War theme. Orbiting at a meagre 6000km from the surface of Mars, Phobos is the closest moon to its' parent planet in the Solar System (at least that we know of), whilst Deimos is the smallest known solar system satellite. Phobos and Deimos are both believed to be captured asteroids, due to their irregular shape and small size (Phobos having a 22.2km wide diameter, whilst Deimos is just 12.6km wide!). Both moons are, however, heavily cratered and are believed to be made up of rock and ice. Like our moon they have a coating of dust on their surfaces. Phobos' orbit is such that it rises in the west and sets in the east, often more than once in one day. However, I'm afraid there isn't realy much future left for Phobos as an independent moon of Mars. This is because in little over 50 million years it is destined to crash into Mars (with a thud) due to the planet's tidal forces lowering its orbit (presently at about 1.8cm/year). Nevertheless, it (and Deimos) have been seen by many spacecraft since it was discovered by Asaph Hall in 1877, such as the Mariner 9, Viking 1, Phobos and Phobos 2, the last of which even detected an outgassing coming from Phobos.


What is the material of Deimos?

Deimos the smaller outer moon of Mars is made of carbon rich rock similar to C-type asteroids leading scientist to believe it originated in the asteroid belt. Astronomers believe both Deimos and it's larger neighbor Phobos was disturbed by Jupiter and captured by the gravity of Mars.


Is mars made of rock?

Yes. Mars is made of rock.


Is mars made mostly gas or rock?

Mars is made of rock.


Is Mars made of mostly rock?

That is true, Mars is made mostly of rock.


Is mars made out of gases or rock?

Is madE of rock


How are earth and Mars moons similar?

Both Earth and Mars have moons that are believed to have been formed through the process of accretion around their respective planets. Both Earth's Moon and Mars' moons (Phobos and Deimos) are irregularly shaped and have similar surface compositions, predominantly made up of rock and dust. Additionally, all three moons have surface features like craters and some evidence of past volcanic activity.


Does the moon have rock in it?

The moon is made of rock.