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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.
Numbersort icon Name Designation Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Place
73703 Billings 1991 TL15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
73704 Hladiuk 1991 TW15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
74503 Madola 1999 DN4 1999-02-23 Bergeron, D. Val-des-Bois
78394 Garossino 2002 PB166 2002-08-09 Lowe, A. Haleakala
78431 Kemble 2002 QJ50 2002-08-16 Lowe, A. Palomar
78434 Dyer 2002 QL58 2002-08-17 Lowe, A. Palomar
79117 Brydonejack 1998 QC1 1998-08-16 Shoemaker, C.S & E.M. Palomar
81915 Hartwick 2000 NS11 2000-07-15 Balam, D.D. Victoria
84075 Peterpatricia 2002 PL165 2002-08-08 Lowe, A. Palomar
84096 Reginaldglenice 2002 QD58 2002-08-17 Lowe, A. Palomar