Duncan Steel

About the Author

Duncan Steel is a distinguished astronomer and science writer whose work bridges the cosmos and human history with captivating insight. With a background in astrophysics and a passion for unraveling the mysteries of time, he explores how ancient civilizations and modern science have shaped our understanding of calendars and celestial cycles. Steel's writing demystifies complex astronomical concepts, making them accessible to general readers while offering profound reflections on humanity's quest to measure time. His acclaimed book, Marking Time: The Epic Quest to Invent the Perfect Calendar, chronicles the millennia-long struggle to create an accurate system for tracking days, seasons, and years, blending rigorous research with engaging narrative. Through his contributions to science journalism and popular nonfiction, Steel continues to illuminate the intersections of astronomy, history, and culture, inspiring readers to ponder the rhythms of the universe.