Faculty Personnel

  • Portait of James B. Dent

    James B. Dent, Ph.D.
    Texas A&M University

    Particle Theory, Cosmology, Dark Matter, and Neutrino Physics
    email: jbdent@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-4860
    office: Farrington 216B

  • Portait of Barry A. Friedman

    Barry A. Friedman, Ph.D.
    University of Illinois

    Theoretical Physics
    email: phy_baf@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-1604
    office: Farrington 302

  • Portait of Hui Fang

    Hui Fang, Ph.D.
    University of Houston

    Materials Engineering
    email: fang@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-4288
    office: Farrington 204G

  • Portait of C. Renee James

    C. Renee James, Ph.D.
    University of Texas - Austin

    Observational Astronomy
    email: phy_crj@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-4888
    office: Farrington 306A

  • Portait of Gan Liang

    Gan Liang, Ph.D.
    Rutgers University

    Superconductivity
    email: phy_gnl@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-1608
    office: Farrington 204F

  • Portait of Scott T. Miller

    Scott T. Miller, Ph.D.
    University of Maryland

    Astronomy Education
    email: stm009@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-3266
    office: Farrington 316

  • Portait of Nelka Wijesinghe

    Nelka Wijesinghe, Ph.D.
    University of Houston


    email: ncw020@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-2372
    office: Farrington 216A

  • Portait of Will Shepherd

    Will Shepherd, Ph.D.
    University of California at Irvine

    Particle Physics
    email: shepherd@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-1600
    office: Farrington 204B

  • Portait of Joel W. Walker

    Joel W. Walker, Ph.D.
    Texas A&M University

    Department Chair — High Energy Theory, Collider and Neutrino Phenomenology
    email: jwalker@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-4803
    office: Farrington 204D

  • Portait of Daniel Horenstein

    Daniel Horenstein, MS
    Georgia State University

    Astronomy Education
    email: horenstein@shsu.edu
    phone: (936) 294-1607
    office: Farrington 204E

Staff Personnel


Dominey Observatory - Public Viewing Nights

To reserve your spot, please email observatory@shsu.edu or call (936) 294-1601. Please include the full names of all attendees when making your reservation.

Date Time
Saturday, March 8th 8:00pm Reservations are currently at capacity.
Saturday, March 22nd 8:00pm Reservations are currently at capacity.
Saturday, April 12th 8:00pm Reservations are currently at capacity.
Saturday, April 26th 8:00pm Reservations are currently at capacity.

FAQ

Can I come to the observatory without a reservation?
No, a reservation is required to visit the Dominey Observatory.

Is food or drink allowed?
No, we ask that all food and drinks be left in your car.

Can I bring my own telescope?
Yes, but prior approval is required when making your reservation. We encourage visitors to bring their own telescopes, but depending on the night, space may be limited.

What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, excluding weekends and holidays.

Can I bring a large group, or do you allow field trips?
For large groups or organizations, please contact us directly to arrange a dedicated viewing session outside of our public events.

I saw that some nights are dedicated to students. Can I visit on those nights?
No, those nights are reserved exclusively for students enrolled in our astronomy courses.

How much does it cost?
Public viewings are FREE! However, we do accept donations.

How to Donate:

  • Click Give Now
  • Enter your Gift Amount
  • Under Gift Designation, select College of Science & Engineering Technology
  • Under Area of Support, choose Friends of Physics

Location & Directions

Dominey Observatory 
📍 39 Knox Cir, Huntsville, TX 77320

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