This is a list of 596 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
84075 Peterpatricia 2002 PL165 2002-08-08 Lowe, A. Palomar
3163 Randi 1981 QM 1981-08-28 Kowal, C.T. Palomar
78434 Dyer 2002 QL58 2002-08-17 Lowe, A. Palomar
55755 Blythe 1991 TB15 1991-10-06 Lowe, A. Palomar
142369 Johnhodges 2002 RE234 2002-09-14 Matson, R./NEAT Palomar
11769 Alfredjoy 2199 T-2 1973-09-29 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
4451 Grieve 1988 JJ 1988-05-09 Shoemaker, C.S. & E.M. Palomar
11764 Benbaillaud 6531 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al Palomar
2823 van der Laan 2010 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., & Gehrels, T. Palomar (Palomar-Leiden Survey)
12513 Niven 1998 HC20 1998-04-27 Comba, P.G. Prescott

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