Necia Apfel facts for kids
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Necia Apfel
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| Born |
Necia Halpern
July 31, 1930 |
| Education | Tufts University, Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Astronomer, author, educator |
| Spouse(s) | Donald A. Apfel (m. 1952) |
| Children | 2 |
Necia Apfel, born on July 31, 1930, is an American expert in stars and space. She is also a well-known author and a dedicated educator.
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About Necia Apfel
Necia Apfel, whose maiden name was Halpern, studied at Tufts University. She graduated with high honors from Tufts. She continued her advanced studies at Radcliffe College and Northwestern University.
Sharing Her Love for Space
Necia Apfel has always enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the universe. She gave many talks about astronomy to children. These talks took place in the Chicago area. She also taught classes at National-Louis University in Evanston, Illinois. In these classes, she showed other teachers how to explain astronomy to students.
Her Family and Home
Necia married Donald A. Apfel on September 7, 1952. They had two children together. She lives in Highland Park, Illinois. After she retired, Necia volunteered at the Highland Park Public Library. She even served as the president of the library's "Friends" group.
Books by Necia Apfel
Necia Apfel has written many books. She wrote two textbooks about astronomy for college students. She also wrote ten books specifically for children. These books help young readers learn about the wonders of space.
See also
In Spanish: Necia H. Apfel para niños
