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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
241090 Nemet 2004 UK290 2006-10-23 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
157421 Carolpercy 2004 TX299 et al 2004-10-08 Glinos, T. et al Jarnac
283990 Randallrosenfeld 2004 SG2 2004-09-16 Glinos, T. and Levy, W. Jarnac
157301 Loreena 2004 SE20 2004-09-16 Knöfel, A. Drebach
260235 Attwood 2004 RU289 2004-09-12 Jarnac
154902 Davidtoth 2004 RU247 2004-09-11 Glinos, T., Levy, D.H. & W. Jarnac
157194 Saddlemyer 2004 QR16 2004-03-29 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
197856 Tafelmusik 2004 QH16 2004-08-21 Balam, D. D. Mauna Kea
117032 Davidlane 2004 JN20 2004-05-14 Glinos, T. et al Jarnac
154660 Kavelaars 2004 FX29 et al 2004-03-29 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea