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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 Name Designation Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Placesort icon
117329 Spencer 2004 XJ6 2004-12-09 Jarnac
129101 Geoffcollyer 2004 XF6 2004-12-09 Jarnac
1693 Hertzsprung 1935 LA 1935-05-05 van Gent, H. Johannesburg (LS)
982 Franklina 1922 MD 1922-05-21 Wood, H.E. Johannesburg (UO)
1241 Dysona 1932 EB1 1932-03-04 Wood, H.E. Johannesburg (UO)
1186 Turnera 1929 PL 1929-08-01 Jackson, C. Johannesburg (UO)
107638 Wendyfreedman 2001 EU13 2001-03-15 Healy, D. Junk Bond Observatory
158092 Frasercain 2000 WM68 2000-11-28 Medkeff, J. Junk Bond Observatory
10593 Susannesandra 1996 QQ1 1996-08-25 Sandness, R.G. King City
11980 Ellis 1995 SP8 1995-09-17 Spacewatch Kitt Peak