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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 Namesort icon Designation Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Place
308825 Siksika 2006 RH3 2006-09-14 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
314988 Sireland 2006 XO67 2006-12-13 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
20888 Siyueguo 2000 WB14 2000-11-20 LINEAR Socorro
26314 Škvorecký 1998 UJ1 1998-10-16 Tichá, J. et al Klet'
246913 Slocum 1998 SU63 1998-09-23 Aikman, G.C.L. Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
12423 Slotin 1995 UQ16 1995-10-17 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
14724 SNO 2000 CA100 2000-02-10 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
117329 Spencer 2004 XJ6 2004-12-09 Jarnac
3282 Spencer Jones 1949 DA 1949-02-19 Goethe Link Observatory
4789 Sprattia 1987 UU2 1987-10-20 Balam, D.D. Victoria