(13149) Heisenberg Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 4 March 1995 by F. Borngen at Tautenburg.
Werner Karl Heisenberg (1901-1976) was co-founder of quantum theory, formulated the uncertainty principle, worked in nuclear physics and cosmic radiation and tried to define a unified field theory. He also explained sociopolitical problems in popular publications. He received the Nobel prize for physics in 1932.Naming citation (20000523/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Heisenberg is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Heisenberg is 2.96 au from the Sun and 1.99 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 13149 |
| Provisional designation | 1995 EF8 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.08 |
| Orbital period | 5.52 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.12 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.66 – 3.58 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.147 |
| Inclination | 3.11° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.68 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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