This is a list of 403 asteroids whose names are known to have a Canadian connection, usually because they are named after a Canadian.
Where the citation given here expands upon the official citation, the added material was edited by Peter Jedicke, who is solely responsible for any errors or omissions. Note that for some asteroids, particularly more recent designations, the short, official citation is included on JPL's orbit applet page.
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Number |
Name | Designation | Disc. Date | Discoverer | Disc. Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233472 | Moorcroft | 2006 KB143 | 2006-05-25 | Wiegert, P.A. | Mauna Kea |
| 240022 | Demitra | 2001 TR258 | 2001-10-15 | NEAT | Palomar |
| 241090 | Nemet | 2004 UK290 | 2006-10-23 | Balam, D.D. | Mauna Kea |
| 246238 | Crampton | 2007 RL274 | 2007-09-05 | Balam, D.D. | Mauna Kea |
| 246345 | Carolharris | 2007 TH298 | 2007-10-11 | Wasserman, L.H. | Anderson Mesa |
| 246913 | Slocum | 1998 SU63 | 1998-09-23 | Aikman, G.C.L. | Dominion Astrophysical Observatory |
| 249061 | Anthonyberger | 2007 TG298 | 2007-10-11 | Wasserman, L.H. | Anderson Mesa |
| 254422 | Henrykent | 2004 VR122 | 2004-11-09 | Wiegert, P. A. & Papadimos, A. | Mauna Kea |
| 255703 | Stetson | 2006 QN90 | 2006-08-25 | Balam, D.D. | Mauna Kea |
| 260235 | Attwood | 2004 RU289 | 2004-09-12 | Jarnac |

