Duncan Lunan
Duncan Lunan | |
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Lunan in 2012 | |
| Born | October 1945 (age 79–80) |
| Occupation | Science and science fiction writer, astronomer, journalist |
| Nationality | British/Scottish |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Duncan Alasdair Lunan, born October 1945, is a Scottish author with emphasis on astronomy, spaceflight and science fiction, undertaking a wide range of writing and speaking on those and other topics as a researcher, tutor, critic, editor, lecturer and broadcaster. He is known for his science writings as well as for his work on the Sighthill stone circle.
His 1970s report of a possible space probe orbiting around the Moon sent by the inhabitants of a planet orbiting Epsilon Boötis brought him to international notice.