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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
288478 Fahlman 2004 FA17 2004-03-16 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
90377 Sedna 2003 VB12 2003-11-14 Brown, M.E., Trujillo, C.A. & Rabinowitz, D. Palomar
114725 Gordonwalker 2003 GW36 2003-04-06 LONEOS Anderson Mesa
191282 Feustel 2003 FS 2003-03-22 KLENOT Klet'
166745 Pindor 2002 TV307 2002-10-04 Sloan Digital Sky Survey Apache Point
142368 Majden 2002 RH233 2002-09-14 Matson, R. Palomar
142369 Johnhodges 2002 RE234 2002-09-14 Matson, R./NEAT Palomar
99906 Uofalberta 2002 QV53 2002-08-17 Lowe, A. Palomar
176710 Banff 2002 QR56 2002-08-17 A. Lowe Haleakala
176711 Canmore 2002 QM57 2002-08-17 A. Lowe Palomar