(4749) Ledzeppelin Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 22 November 1989 by N. Kawasato at Uenohara.
Led Zeppelin were a band from the UK whose 9 albums (1969-1982) made them one of the most influential acts in rock history. They were known for their electric guitar driven sound and lengthy live jams. Considered one of the progenitors of Heavy Metal, their style drew mainly from blues and folk music.Naming citation (MPC batch dated 2015-02-03), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Ledzeppelin is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Ledzeppelin is 2.89 au from the Sun and 2.77 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 4749 |
| Provisional designation | 1989 WE1 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Diameter | 14.3 km (#3,303 largest of 17,440 named asteroids with a measured size) |
| Albedo | 0.179 |
| Rotation period | 8.19 hours |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 12.1 |
| Orbital period | 5.22 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.01 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.71 – 3.31 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.101 |
| Inclination | 10.8° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.73 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.