Mary Proctor (1862–1957) was a British-American writer who became widely known as a popularizer of astronomy. Active during the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries, Proctor did not work as a professional astronomer, but she carved out a distinct niche by translating astronomical concepts for a general audience.
Her bibliography includes numerous books and articles aimed at making science accessible to laypeople. Proctor was especially recognized for her children's fiction, which she used as a medium to spark curiosity about the cosmos in younger readers. Through her engaging prose, she helped demystify the stars and planets, fostering public appreciation for astronomy without relying on dense academic jargon.
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