This is a list of 650 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
11762 Vogel 6044 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al. Palomar
10332 Défi 1991 JT1 1991-05-13 Shoemaker, C.S. et al Palomar
10060 Amymilne 1988 GL 1988-04-12 Shoemaker, C.S. & E.M. Palomar
9995 Alouette 4805 P-L 1960-09-24 van Houten, C.J. et al Palomar
9963 Sandage 1992 AN 1992-01-09 Helin, E.F. Palomar
8139 Paulabell 1980 UM1 1980-10-31 Bus, S.J. Palomar
6898 Saint-Marys 1988 LE 1988-06-08 Shoemaker, C.S. Palomar
6714 Montréal 1990 OE2 1990-07-29 Holt, H.E. Palomar
6563 Ondaatje 1993 MO 1993-06-22 Mueller, J. Palomar
6204 MacKenzie 1981 JB3 1981-05-06 Shoemaker, C.S. Palomar

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