Dava Sobel (born June 15, 1947) is an American writer known for her popular expositions of scientific topics. Her notable works include:

• Longitude: Discusses English clockmaker John Harrison and his development of the marine chronometer.
• Galileo's Daughter: A historical memoir detailing the life of Galileo's daughter, Maria Celeste.
• The Glass Universe: Chronicles the contributions of the women at the Harvard Observatory in measuring the stars.

Her engaging writing has made complex scientific ideas accessible to the general public. She currently resides in New York.