Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius

Hilkka Rantaseppä-Helenius (1925–1975) was a Finnish astronomer.^[1]

Rantaseppä-Helenius began studying mathematics in hopes of becoming a teacher. Finnish astronomer Yrjö Väisälä inspired her to become an astronomer instead.

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 Florain asteroid 1530 Rantaseppä was named in her memory.^[1]

References

1 2 Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (1530) Rantaseppä. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 121. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 3 April 2017.

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[springer-1] 1 2 Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (1530) Rantaseppä. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 121. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 3 April 2017.