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Asteroids with a Canadian Connection

Asteroid (3673) Levy [Winchester Observatory image] This is a list of 403 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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403 asteroids selected from 403 available.
Numbersort icon Name Designation Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Place
48774 Anngower 1997 PO2 1997-08-10 Balam, D.D. Victoria
50412 Ewen 2000 DG1 2000-02-26 Yeung, W.K.Y. Calgary
55755 Blythe 1991 TB15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
60622 Pritchet 2000 FK8 2000-03-30 Balam, D.D. Victoria
63129 Courtemanche 2000 WH183 2000-11-30 Sposetti, S. Gnosca
65657 Hube 1982 QB4 1982 Aug. 16 Lowe, A. Siding Spring
65696 Pierrehenry 1991 TP15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
65697 Paulandrew 1991 TU15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
65698 Emmarochelle 1991 TP16 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
70207 Davidunlap 1999 RP33 1999-09-04 Wolf, M. & White, M. Anza