This is a list of 645 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]](/sites/default/files/asteroid3673-20071021.jpg "(Winchester Observatory image)")
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| Number |
Name |
Designation | Discovery | Discoverer | Observatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6260 | Kelsey | 1949 PN | 1949-08-02 | Reinmuth, K. | Heidelberg |
| 497593 | Kejimkujik | 2006 JU69 | 2006-05-01 | Paul A. Wiegert | Mauna Kea |
| 2261 | Keeler | 1977 HC | 1977-04-20 | Klemola, A.R. | Lick |
| 321577 | KeanuReeves | 2009 TA27 | 2009-10-14 | T. V. Kryachko | Zelenchukskaya |
| 299631 | Kayliegreen | 2006 JP68 | 2006-05-01 | Paul Wiegert | Maunakea / 568 |
| 21829 | Kaylacornale | 1999 TZ92 | 1999-10-02 | LINEAR | Socorro |
| 154660 | Kavelaars | 2004 FX29 et al | 2004-03-29 | Balam, D.D. | Mauna Kea |
| 670744 | Karsh | 2013 YS58 | 1997-01-14 | G. C. L. Aikman | Dominion / 658 |
| 20818 | Karmadiraju | 2000 TQ54 | 2000-10-01 | LINEAR | Socorro |
| 249300 | Karenmortfield | 2008 UY | 2008-10-18 | Mortfield, P. | Auberry |