Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius | |
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| Born | 1925 (1925) |
| Died | 7 May 1975(1975-05-07) (aged 49–50) |
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| Fields | Astronomy |
Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius (1925–1975) was a Finnishastronomer.[1]
Rantaseppä-Helenius began studying mathematics in hopes of becoming a teacher. Finnish astronomerYrjö Väisälä inspired her to become an astronomer instead. Helenius, as a daughter of a farmer, was among the lucky few astronomers that had the privilege of having an observatory at their own corral.[2]
Rantaseppä-Helenius worked on observingminor planets. She worked as an assistant atTuorla Observatory from 1956 to 1962. In 1962 she became an observer when a vacancy became available. She remained an observer until 1975. She was also involved in building theKevola Observatory by Tähtitieteellis-optillinen seura (Astronomy-Optical Society) on her own property in 1963.
Rantaseppä-Helenius died at age 50 in an accident. The Florian asteroid1530 Rantaseppä was named in her memory.[1]
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