Faculty & Staff

The faculty and staff at Dark Sky Observatory are members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. During events at DSO, experienced astronomers from our community may be available to feature celestial objects and discuss the cosmos with students and visitors.

Dan Caton

Dr. Daniel B. Caton, Ph.D.

He/Him/His
Director of Observatories
Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Mike Briley

Dr. Michael Briley

He/Him/His
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Adam mcKay

Dr. Adam Smith

He/Him/His
Assistant Professor
Physics and Astronomy
Richard Gray

Dr. Richard O. Gray

He/Him/His
F.R.A.S.
Retired
Professor emeritus
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Lee Hawkins

R. Lee Hawkins

Observatory Engineer
Department of Physics and Astronomy