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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.
Numbersort icon Name Designation Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Place
198820 Iwanowska 2005 ET249 2005-03-15 Molėtai Astronomical Observatory Kulionys
199763 Davidgregory 2006 JJ77 2006-05-01 Weigert, P. Mauna Kea
202740 Vicsympho 2007 LB30 2007-06-11 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
204786 Wehlau 2006 KU131 2006-05-25 Wiegert, P.A. Mauna Kea
223950 Mississauga 2004 XY35 2004-12-09 Levy, D.H. & W. Jarnac
233472 Moorcroft 2006 KB143 2006-05-25 Wiegert, P.A. Mauna Kea
240022 Demitra 2001 TR258 2001-10-15 NEAT Palomar
241090 Nemet 2004 UK290 2006-10-23 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
246238 Crampton 2007 RL274 2007-09-05 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
246345 Carolharris 2007 TH298 2007-10-11 Wasserman, L.H. Anderson Mesa