This is a list of 632 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 Designationsort ascending Discovery Discoverer Observatory
1781 van Biesbroeck A906 UB 1906-10-17 Kopff, A. Heidelberg
2413 van de Hulst 6816 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, J., et al. Palomar
11764 Benbaillaud 6531 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al Palomar
11762 Vogel 6044 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
9995 Alouette 4805 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al Palomar
10448 Schawlow 4314 T-3 1977-10-16 van Houten, C.J. et al Palomar
12136 Martinryle 3045 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
11769 Alfredjoy 2199 T-2 1973-09-29 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
18242 Peebles 2102 T-2 1973-09-29 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
2154 Underhill 2015 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. Palomar

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