20.11.2010 Riihimäki Astronomical Association
History
Riihimäki Astronomical Association (Riihimäen tähtitietellinen yhdistys ry) is a small astronomical club in Riihimäki town in southern Finland. The association has founded in 1977. In early years activity has focused on making amateur telescopes and amateur astronomical journeys around Finland. In the late 80's activity of members got lower. In 1993 the association woke up with the new management restarting the real action in activity between members and serving local public.
Activity
The main purpose of the association is to be a link between amateur astronomers in Riihimäki and promote amateur astronomy in town aranging starwatcing events and astronomical lectures. The society has some amateur telescopes.
Location
Riihimäki Astronomical Association has a club room in address Mäkikuja 15 in Riihimäki town. Club meetings are allmost every Wednesday night. The society has telescopes, books, magasines and other astronomical material.
Jani Helander
e-mail: jani.helander(a)ursa.fi
Mailing address
Riihimaki Astronomical Association
Salpausselantie 2-6 C 2
FIN-11100 RIIHIMAKI
FINLAND
rty(a)ursa.fi