Planet Tours
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Date
2011
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University of Texas at Austin
McDonald Observatory
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Introduction: Planning to take a vacation soon? Visit Phobos! Small and cozy, Phobos
orbits the fourth planet from the Sun in less than eight hours.
From your observation deck on Phobos, you will have a superb view
of Mars. You will see its mountains, polar ice caps, and the largest volcano
in the solar system. Call your cosmic travel agent today!
Try this creative activity to help your students explore the solar system
in an imaginative manner.