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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.
Number Name Designationsort icon Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Place
202740 Vicsympho 2007 LB30 2007-06-11 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
315186 Schade 2007 LD30 2007-06-11 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
246238 Crampton 2007 RL274 2007-09-05 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
293878 Tapping 2007 RV274 2007-09-09 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea
249061 Anthonyberger 2007 TG298 2007-10-11 Wasserman, L.H. Anderson Mesa
246345 Carolharris 2007 TH298 2007-10-11 Wasserman, L.H. Anderson Mesa
187679 Folinsbee 2008 DC5 2008-02-28 Lowe, A. RAS Observatory, Mayhill
187680 Stelck 2008 DE5 2008-02-28 Lowe, A. RAS Observatory, Mayhill
274137 Angelaglinos 2008 FC6 2008-03-28 Jarnac
325973 Cardinal 2010 VJ159 2006-12-13 Balam, D.D. Mauna Kea