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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
85121 Loehde 1976 KF3 1976-05-27 Lowe, A. Siding Spring
85168 Albertacentenary 1989 RC6 1989-09-02 Lowe, A. Palomar
85200 Johnhault 1991 TG15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
85559 Villecroze 1998 AC5 1998-01-08 Bahn, S. DAO
90377 Sedna 2003 VB12 2003-11-14 Brown, M.E., Trujillo, C.A. & Rabinowitz, D. Palomar
96192 Calgary 1991 TZ15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
96193 Edmonton 1991 TG16 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
99906 Uofalberta 2002 QV53 2002-08-17 Lowe, A. Palomar
100416 SYang 1986 CB 1996-02-02 Balam, D.D. NRC Canada
100596 Perrett 1997 PN2 1997-08-09 Balam, D.D. NRC Canada