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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 Designation Disc. Date Discoverersort icon Disc. Place
12431 Webster 1995 YY10 1995-12-18 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
12437 Westlane 1996 BN6 1996-01-18 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
12447 Yatescup 1996 XA12 1996-12-04 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
13693 Bondar 1997 TW15 1997-10-04 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
13700 Connors 1998 MM36 1998-06-26 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
13745 Mikecosta 1998 SL42 1998-09-28 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
13806 Darmstrong 1998 XM6 1998-12-08 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
13808 Davewilliams 1998 XG24 1998-12-11 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
13822 Stevedodson 1999 VV17 1999-11-02 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
14026 Esquerdo 1994 ST7 1994-09-28 Spacewatch Kitt Peak