FINNISH AMATEUR ASTRONOMY
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Tähtitieteen harrastuksen kansallinen kotisivu

Amateur astronomy is very popular in Finland. There are baout 30 astronomical associations and clubs in the country and about 8000 individual amateurs. This is one of the highest rates in the world, when we compare the number to population. The biggest association, Ursa Astronomical Association belongs into the 20 biggest astronomical societies in the world.

The cooperation and contacts between Finnish amateurs are very active. The most active amateurs meet yearly in several meetings.

Info

Space tecnology
Research, companies, amateurs

Science and research
General, research

Education
Schools, planetaria

Clubs
Associations, clubs, activities

Amateur astronomy
Observations, telescopes

Computers and network
Network, addresses, programs

Publications and media
Magazines, libraries

Links and databases
Link collections, directories, databases