About Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius
Lived 1925 – 1975 (aged 49–50). Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius was a Finnish astronomer.
Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius (1925–1975) was a Finnish astronomer.
Rantaseppä-Helenius worked on observing minor planets. 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 was also involved in building the Kevola 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 asteroid 1530 Rantaseppä was named in her memory.
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Who was Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius?
Finnish astronomer (1925–1975)
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Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius was born in 1925.
When did Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius die?
Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius died on 7 May 1975 in Paimio.
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Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius was an astronomer.
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Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius was Finnish.
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