Michael Faison

Lecturer, Yale University Astronomy Dept.
Director, Leitner Family Observatory at Yale
Office: JW Gibbs 251
Phone: 203-675-5457

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Courses:

• Astronomy 110: Planets and Stars
• Astronomy 135: Archaeoastronomy
• Astronomy 155: Introduction to Observational Astronomy
• Astronomy 385/585: Radio Astronomy

Research Interests:

• Interstellar Medium structure and dynamics
• Very Long Baseline Interferometry
• Using small telescopes for undergraduate research and education
• Using digital planetarium systems for undergraduate education

Personal Interests:

• Hiking, running, long-distance cycling, Aikido
• Playing folk music, contra dancing
• Politics, Religion/science issues, Critical thinking and science literacy

Contact me: michaelfaison (at) me (dot) com