This is a list of 650 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.

Asteroid (3673) Levy [Winchester Observatory image]

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Type part or all of a name.
Number Name Designation Discovery Discoverer Observatorysort descending
5132 Maynard 1990 ME 1990-06-22 Holt, H.E. Palomar
8875 Fernie 1992 UP10 1992-10-22 Bowell, E. Palomar
5899 Jedicke 1978 EW3, 1986 AH, 1986 AR1 1986-01-09 Shoemaker, C.S. & E.M. Palomar
27810 Daveturner 1993 OC2 1993-07-23 Shoemaker, C.S. et al Palomar
16666 Liroma 1993 XL1 1993-12-07 Shoemaker, C.S. Palomar
73704 Hladiuk 1991 TW15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
10448 Schawlow 4314 T-3 1977-10-16 van Houten, C.J. et al Palomar
10076 Rogerhill 1989 PK 1989-08-09 E. F. Helin Palomar
10080 Macevans 1990 OF1 1990-07-18 E. F. Helin Palomar
10081 Dantaylor 1990 OW1 1990-07-29 H. E. Holt Palomar

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