This is a list of 632 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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1781 | van Biesbroeck | A906 UB | 1906-10-17 | Kopff, A. | Heidelberg |
2413 | van de Hulst | 6816 P-L | 1960-09-24 | van Houten, J., et al. | Palomar |
4230 | van den Bergh | 1973 ST1 | 1973-09-19 | van Houten, C.J. | 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) |
230691 | Van Vogt | 2003 UD18 | 2003-10-18 | Christophe, B. | Saint-Sulpice |
8604 | Vanier | 1929 PK | 1929-08-12 | Krieger, C.J. | Lick |
550139 | Venn | 2012 BF53 | 2006-09-18 | D. D. Balam | Maunakea / 568 |
2710 | Veverka | 1982 FQ | 1982-03-23 | Bowell, E. | Anderson Mesa |
3269 | Vibert-Douglas | 1981 EX16 | 1981-03-06 | Bus, S.J. | Siding Spring |
202740 | Vicsympho | 2007 LB30 | 2007-06-11 | Balam, D.D. | Mauna Kea |