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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
96192 Calgary 1991 TZ15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
2980 Cameron 1981 EU17 1981-03-02 Bus, S.J. Siding Spring
176711 Canmore 2002 QM57 2002-08-17 A. Lowe Palomar
325973 Cardinal 2010 VJ159 2006-12-13 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
246345 Carolharris 2007 TH298 2007-10-11 Wasserman, L.H. Anderson Mesa
157421 Carolpercy 2004 TX299 et al 2004-10-08 Glinos, T. et al Jarnac
4446 Carolyn 1985 TT 1985-10-15 Bowell, E. Anderson Mesa
168358 CASCA 1996 DF2 1996-02-24 Balam, D.D. NRC Canada
4058 Cecilgreen 1986 JV 1986-05-04 Bowell, E. Anderson Mesa
3315 Chant 1984 CZ 1984-02-08 Bowell, E. Anderson Mesa