Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius
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Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius (1925-1975) was a Finnish astronomer.
[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Rantaseppä-Helenius began studying mathematics in hopes of becoming a teacher. Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä inspired her to become an astronomer instead.
[edit] Astronomical work
Rantaseppä-Helenius worked on observing minor planets the asteroid 1530 Rantaseppä is named after her.
She worked as an assistant at Tuorla Observatory from 1956 to 1962. In 1962 she became an observer when a vacancy became available. She remained an observer until 1975.
She also built the Rantaseppä-Helenius Farmyard Observatory on her own property in 1963.
[edit] Death
Rantaseppä-Helenius died at age 50 in an accident.
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