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Asteroids with a Canadian Connection

Asteroid (3673) Levy [Winchester Observatory image] This is a list of 399 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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399 asteroids selected from 399 available.
Number Name Designationsort icon Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Place
21729 Kimrichards 1999 RE137 1999-09-09 LINEAR Socorro
21712 Obaid 1999 RL96 1999-09-07 LINEAR Socorro
20593 Freilich 1999 RM180 1999-09-09 LINEAR Socorro
70207 Davidunlap 1999 RP33 1999-09-04 Wolf, M. & White, M. Anza
12125 Jamesjones 1999 RS4 1999-09-03 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
21758 Adrianveres 1999 RT196 1999-09-08 LINEAR Socorro
13405 Dorisbillings 1999 ST1 1999-09-21 Billings, G. W. Calgary
21829 Kaylacornale 1999 TZ92 1999-10-02 LINEAR Socorro
13822 Stevedodson 1999 VV17 1999-11-02 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
25554 Jayaranjan 1999 XG169 1999-12-10 LINEAR Socorro