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Asteroids with a Canadian Connection

Asteroid (3673) Levy [Winchester Observatory image] This is a list of 403 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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403 asteroids selected from 403 available.
Number Name Designation Disc. Date Discoverer Disc. Placesort icon
114725 Gordonwalker 2003 GW36 2003-04-06 LONEOS Anderson Mesa
246345 Carolharris 2007 TH298 2007-10-11 Wasserman, L.H. Anderson Mesa
249061 Anthonyberger 2007 TG298 2007-10-11 Wasserman, L.H. Anderson Mesa
32207 Mairepercy 1999 HH11 et al 2000-07-28 Collins, M. et al Anza
32208 Johnpercy 1996 TQ59 et al 2000-07-28 Collins, M. et al Anza
108382 Karencilevitz 2001 KM21 2001-05-18 Collins, M. et al Anza
70207 Davidunlap 1999 RP33 1999-09-04 Wolf, M. & White, M. Anza
153686 Pathall 2001 TZ242 2001-10-14 Sloan Digital Sky Survey Apache Point
156542 Hogg 2002 CM314 2002-02-13 Sloan Digital Sky Survey Apache Point
166745 Pindor 2002 TV307 2002-10-04 Sloan Digital Sky Survey Apache Point