Michael Faison
Lecturer, Yale University Astronomy Dept.
Director, Leitner Family Observatory at Yale
Office: JW Gibbs 251
Phone: 203-675-5457
Click here for information on my public lectures
Courses:
- Astronomy 030: Search for Extraterrestrial Life
- Astronomy 110: Planets and Stars
- Astronomy 120: Galaxies and the Universe
- Astronomy 135: Archaeoastronomy
- Astronomy 155: Observational Astronomy
- Astronomy 385/585: Radio Astronomy
Research Interests:
- Interstellar Medium structure and dynamics
- Very Long Baseline Interferometry
- Archaeoastronomy
- Using small telescopes for undergraduate research and education
- Using digital planetarium systems for undergraduate education
Personal Interests:
- Hiking, backpacking, long-distance cycling
- sailing, rock-climbing
- Social dancing: swing, blues, tango, waltz
Contact me: michaelfaison (at) me (dot) com