This is a list of 625 asteroids whose names are known to have a Canadian connection, usually because they are named after a Canadian.
This resource was created by Peter Jedicke, and is now curated by Eric Briggs. Where the citation given here expands upon the official citation, the added material was edited by either Peter or Eric, who are 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 | Discovery | Discoverer | Observatory |
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345842 | Alexparker | 2007 LG31 | 2007-06-12 | Balam, D.D. | Mauna Kea |
11769 | Alfredjoy | 2199 T-2 | 1973-09-29 | van Houten, C.J. et al. | Palomar |
15819 | Alisterling | 1994 SN9 | 1994-09-28 | Spacewatch | Kitt Peak |
171153 | Allanrahill | 2005 GL81 | 2005-04-10 | Lowe, A. | RAS Observatory, Mayhill |
9995 | Alouette | 4805 P-L | 1960-09-24 | van Houten, C.J. et al | Palomar |
111933 | Alphonsetardif | 2002 GK37 | 2002-04-03 | Spacewatch | Kitt Peak / 291 |
1905 | Ambartsumian | 1972 JZ | 1972-05-14 | Smirnova, T. | Nauchnyj |
30596 | Amdeans | 2001 QQ65 | 2001-08-17 | LINEAR | Socorro |
304122 | Ameliawehlau | 2006 JY73 | 2006-05-01 | Paul Wiegert | Mauna Kea |
31901 | Amitscheer | 2000 GU18 | 2000-04-12 | LINEAR | Socorro |