This is a list of 398 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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Number |
Name | Designation | Disc. Date | Discoverer | Disc. Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107638 | Wendyfreedman | 2001 EU13 | 2001-03-15 | Healy, D. | Junk Bond Observatory |
| 108382 | Karencilevitz | 2001 KM21 | 2001-05-18 | Collins, M. et al | Anza |
| 114725 | Gordonwalker | 2003 GW36 | 2003-04-06 | LONEOS | Anderson Mesa |
| 117032 | Davidlane | 2004 JN20 | 2004-05-14 | Glinos, T. et al | Jarnac |
| 117329 | Spencer | 2004 XJ6 | 2004-12-09 | Jarnac | |
| 129101 | Geoffcollyer | 2004 XF6 | 2004-12-09 | Jarnac | |
| 142368 | Majden | 2002 RH233 | 2002-09-14 | Matson, R. | Palomar |
| 142369 | Johnhodges | 2002 RE234 | 2002-09-14 | Matson, R./NEAT | Palomar |
| 144907 | Whitehorne | 2004 YS3 | 2004-12-16 | Glinos, T. et al | Jarnac |
| 150145 | UVic | 1996 BH1 | 1996-01-23 | Balam, D.D. | NRC Canada |

