This is a list of 626 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.
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Number | Name | Designation | Discovery | Discoverer | Observatory |
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154660 | Kavelaars | 2004 FX29 et al | 2004-03-29 | Balam, D.D. | Mauna Kea |
153686 | Pathall | 2001 TZ242 | 2001-10-14 | Sloan Digital Sky Survey | Apache Point |
150145 | UVic | 1996 BH1 | 1996-01-23 | Balam, D.D. | NRC Canada |
144907 | Whitehorne | 2004 YS3 | 2004-12-16 | Glinos, T. et al | Jarnac |
144769 | Zachariassen | 2004 HO20 | 2004-04-19 | Glinos, T. & Levy, D. H. | Jarnac |
142369 | Johnhodges | 2002 RE234 | 2002-09-14 | Matson, R./NEAT | Palomar |
142368 | Majden | 2002 RH233 | 2002-09-14 | Matson, R. | Palomar |
133528 | Ceragioli | 2003 TC2 | 2003-10-04 | Healy, D. | Junk Bond Observatory |
130088 | Grantcunningham | 1999 XQ3 | 1999-12-04 | Catalina Sky Survey | |
130072 | Ilincaignat | 1999 VL198 | 1999-11-03 | Catalina Sky Survey |