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.

Asteroid (3673) Levy [Winchester Observatory image]

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Type part or all of a name.
Number Name Designation Discoverysort descending Discoverer Observatory
10494 Jenniferwest 1986 QO3 1986-08-29 Henri Debehogne La Silla (809)
10499 Sarty 1986 RN5 1986-09-07 Henri Debehogne La Silla (809)
4091 Lowe 1986 TL2 1986-10-07 Bowell, E. Anderson Mesa
4859 Fraknoi 1986 TJ2 1986-10-07 Bowell, E. Anderson Mesa
9161 Beaufort 1987 BZ1 1987-01-26 Elst, E.W. ESO
4668 Rayjay 1987 DX5 1987-02-21 Debehogne, H. ESO
3852 Glennford 1987 DR6 1987-02-24 Henri Debehogne European Southern Observatory
5953 Shelton 1987 HS 1987-04-25 Shoemaker, C.S. & E.M. Palomar
10052 Nason 1987 SM12 1987-09-16 H. Debehogne La Silla
10053 Noeldetilly 1987 SR12 1987-09-16 H. Debehogne La Silla

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