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Asteroids with a Canadian Connection

Asteroid (3673) Levy [Winchester Observatory image] 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 Designationsort icon Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Place
1781 van Biesbroeck A906 UB 1906-10-17 Kopff, A. Heidelberg
2413 van de Hulst 6816 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, J., et al. Palomar
11764 Benbaillaud 6531 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al Palomar
11762 Vogel 6044 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
9995 Alouette 4805 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al Palomar
12136 Martinryle 3045 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
11769 Alfredjoy 2199 T-2 1973-09-29 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
18242 Peebles 2102 T-2 1973-09-29 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
2154 Underhill 2015 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. Palomar
325973 Cardinal 2010 VJ159 2006-12-13 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea