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Asteroids with a Canadian Connection

Asteroid (3673) Levy [Winchester Observatory image] 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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398 asteroids selected from 398 available.
Number Name Designation Disc. Date Discoverersort icon Disc. Place
15068 Wiegert 1999 AJ20 1999-01-13 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
14959 TRIUMF 1996 JT3 1996-05-09 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
15819 Alisterling 1994 SN9 1994-09-28 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
15838 Auclair 1995 FU12 1995-03-27 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
15846 Billfyfe 1995 UK28 1995-10-20 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
15849 Billharper 1995 YM10 1995-12-18 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
15851 Chrisfleming 1996 AD10 1996-01-13 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
15887 Daveclark 1997 ER26 et al 1997-03-04 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
15911 Davidgauthier 1997 TL21 1997-10-04 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
15929 Ericlinton 1997 WQ11 1997-11-22 Spacewatch Kitt Peak