Asteroid (29348) Criswick

Named in honour of John Criswick (b. 1963- ), a University of Victoria alumnus who, as a result of his passion for astronomy, has been an enthusiastic proponent for astronomy education in Canada.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 45343

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Asteroid (26314) Škvorecký

Discovered by J Tichá and M. Tichý at Klet'.
Josef Škvorecký (b. 1924) is one of the preeminent Czech writers of the post-World War II generation known for mordant humour and sardonic irony. Together with his wife Zdena Salivarová, he operated The Sixty-Eight Publishers in Toronto, the main Czech exile publishing house.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 43383

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Asteroid (24899) Dominiona

Named in honour of Canada. Officially the "Dominion of Canada" under the Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982, such designation was inspired by Psalm 72, verse 8: "He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth."

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 44110

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Asteroid (23469) Neilpeart

Neil Elwood Peart (b. 1952) is the drummer and lyricist for the Canadian band Rush. His lyrics, reflecting his readings in philosophy, reason and science fact and fiction, as well as his life experiences, have made Rush a "thinking person's rock band". He is widely regarded as one of the best drummers in his field.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 44110

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Asteroid (20856) Hamzabari

Hamza Bari (b.1987) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health team project. He attends the Wagar High School, Côte St. Luc, Québec, Canada.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 53312

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Asteroid (20855) Arifawan

Arif Awan (b.1987) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health team project. He attends the Wagar High School, Côte St. Luc, Québec, Canada.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 53312

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Asteroid (20818) Karmadiraju

Kartik Madiraju (b.1989) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental science project. He attends the Centennial Regional High School, Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 53310

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Asteroid (20106) Morton

Named in honour of Donald C. Morton (b. 1933-), director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory during 1976-1986 and of the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics in Ottawa during 1986-2000. With a rocket he made the first ultraviolet spectral observations of stars. He played a leading role in the development of the Gemini Observatory.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: 42368

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Asteroid (19155) Lifeson

Alex Lifeson (Alexander Zivojinovich, b. 1953) is the guitarist for the Canadian band Rush. Co-founder of the band, he is an integral part of the Rush sound. Along with his band mates, Alex is an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 60299

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Asteroid (15939) Fessenden

Reginald Aubrey Fessenden (b.1866-10-06 in Milton, Québec, and d.1932-07-22 in Hamilton, Bermuda) attended Bishop's College. Fessenden worked for Thomas Edison and was involved in the early development of radio. He was Professor of electrical engineering at Purdue University and University of Pittsburgh, and also worked for the U.S. Weather Bureau. He invented amplitude modulation as a means of transmitting sounds by radio. More information can be found here.

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