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.

Dr. Daniel B. Caton, Ph.D.
(He/Him/His)
Director of Observatories
Professor
Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy

Dr. Michael Briley
(He/Him/His)
Graduate Program Director
Professor
Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy

Dr. Adam Smith
(He/Him/His)
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy

Dr. Richard O. Gray
(He/Him/His)
F.R.A.S.
Retired
Professor emeritus
Retired
Professor emeritus
Department of Physics and Astronomy