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This is a list of 398 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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398 asteroids selected from 398 available.
Number |
Name | Designation | Disc. Date | Discoverer | Disc. Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187680 | Stelck | 2008 DE5 | 2008-02-28 | Lowe, A. | RAS Observatory, Mayhill |
| 187679 | Folinsbee | 2008 DC5 | 2008-02-28 | Lowe, A. | RAS Observatory, Mayhill |
| 176711 | Canmore | 2002 QM57 | 2002-08-17 | A. Lowe | Palomar |
| 176710 | Banff | 2002 QR56 | 2002-08-17 | A. Lowe | Haleakala |
| 172996 | Stooke | 2006 KL141 et al | 2006-05-25 | Wiegert, P.A. | Mauna Kea |
| 172529 | Offenberger | 2005 JH91 | 2005-05-10 | Christophe, B. | Saint-Sulpice |
| 171153 | Allanrahill | 2005 GL81 | 2005-04-10 | Lowe, A. | RAS Observatory, Mayhill |
| 168358 | CASCA | 1996 DF2 | 1996-02-24 | Balam, D.D. | NRC Canada |
| 166745 | Pindor | 2002 TV307 | 2002-10-04 | Sloan Digital Sky Survey | Apache Point |
| 161693 | Attilladanko | 2006 HL46 | 2006-04-26 | Lowe, A. | RAS Observatory, Mayhill |