This is a list of 656 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 Namesort ascending Designation Discovery Discoverer Observatory
550666 Difrancesco 2012 SJ55 2006-10-23 D. D. Balam Maunakea 568
5272 Dickinson 1981 QH2 1981-08-30 Bowell, E. Anderson Mesa
21362 Dickarmstrong 1997 HS3 1997-04-30 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
12500 Desngai 1998 FB49 1998-03-20 LINEAR Socorro
12566 Derichardson 1998 SH54 1998-09-16 LONEOS Anderson Mesa
42795 Derekmuller 1999 CO12 1999-02-14 Caussols ODAS / 910
71885 Denning 2000 WD 2000-11-16 Spacewatch Kitt Peak
30304 Denisvida 2000 HZ103 2000-04-27 LONEOS Anderson Mesa
4340 Dence 1986 JZ 1986-05-04 Shoemaker, C.S. & E.M. Palomar
240022 Demitra 2001 TR258 2001-10-15 NEAT Palomar

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