The orbital evolution of Phobos and Deimos is considered from the standpoints of today's orbit, the semimajor axis, and eccentricity and inclination. The synchronous rotations of the moons are discussed, and attention is given to the origin (i.e., accretion and capture) of the moons.


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    Title :

    The dynamical evolution and origin of the Martian moons


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    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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