This is a list of 622 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 Discoverersort descending Observatory
13585 Justinsmith 1993 TC20 1993-10-09 Elst, E.W. ESO
9631 Hubertreeves 1993 SL6 1993-09-17 Elst, E.W. La Silla
9161 Beaufort 1987 BZ1 1987-01-26 Elst, E.W. ESO
19393 Davidthompson 1998 DT33 1998-02-27 Elst, E.W. ESO
8833 Acer 1989 RW 1989-09-03 Elst, E.W. Haute Provence
24732 Leonardcohen 1992 CL2 1992-02-02 Elst, E.W. European Southern Observatory
1919 Clemence 1971 SA 1971-09-16 Gibson, J. et al. El Leoncito
1886 Lowell 1949 MP 1949-06-21 Giclas, H.L. & Schaldach, R.D. Flagstaff (LO)
2434 Bateson 1981 KA 1981-05-27 Gilmore, A.C. & Kilmartin, P.M. Mount John University Observatory
5311 Rutherford 1981 GD1 1981-04-03 Gilmore, A.C. & Kilmartin, P.M. Lake Tekapo

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