(263391) Gruntzig Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 16 February 2008 by Schwab, E., Kling, R. at Taunus.
Andreas Roland Grüntzig (1939–1985) was a German physician, radiologist and cardiologist who pioneered balloon angioplasty for narrowed arteries, revolutionizing cardiovascular care. His innovations saved countless lives, including those of the two discoverers of this minor planet.Naming citation (WGSBN Bull. 6, #15, 13), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Gruntzig is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Gruntzig is 2.85 au from the Sun and 1.88 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 263391 |
| Provisional designation | 2008 DA |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.06 |
| Orbital period | 5.14 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.98 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.76 – 3.19 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.0715 |
| Inclination | 10.5° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.80 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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