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Deimos (dī`mŏs), in astronomy, one of the two moons, or natural satellites, of Mars Mars, in astronomy, 4th planet from the sun, with an orbit next in order beyond that of the earth.
Physical CharacteristicsMars has a striking red appearance, and in its most favorable position for viewing, when it is opposite the sun, it is twice ..... Click the link for more information. . Deimos [′dā‚mȯs] (astronomy) A satellite of Mars orbiting at a mean distance of 14,600 miles (23,500 kilometers). Deimos attendant of Ares; personification of fear. [Gk. Myth.: Howe, 77] See : Fearsomeness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While scientists analyze the spate of irregular moons recently found around the outer planets, they continue to puzzle over two more familiar objects--Phobos and Deimos, the two moons that orbit Mars. Left: Mars' tiny moons Deimos and Phobos; south polar ice cap made of frozen carbon dioxide; a design for a nuclear-powered magnetoplasma spacecraft. Solstice Capital, Valley Ventures, Emerging Technology Partners, Deimos Ventures, Village Ventures, members of the Tucson Desert Angels, and HTG founder Bruce Seligmann participated in the round. |
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