Mail: Box 5361, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Connecticut College, New London, CT 06320
Office Phone: 860-439-2345
Observatory Phone: 860-439-5022
Image Processing Lab Phone: 860-439-5469
E-mail: lfbro@conncoll.edu
B.S. Physics - University of Delaware
B.A. Russian - University of Delaware
M.A., Ph.D Physics - Brandeis University
Courses Taught:
- Solar System Astronomy (Astonomy 105 - Fall)
- Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (Astronomy 110 - Spring)
- Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Astronomy 201)
- Thermodynamics (Physics 220)
- Optics (Physics 222)
- Observational Techniques in Astronomy (Astronomy 302)
Research Interests: Radio astronomy in general and VLBI polarization observations of superluminal radio sources and other active galactic nuclei in particular. Past work has focused on cm band observations of AGNs with the aim of delineating and understanding the magnetic fields in these objects, how the fields are generated and the role they play in jet alignment and milliarcsecond source dynamics. BVRI optical monitoring of nearby BL Lac objects and Seyfert galaxies.
Connecticut College Astronomy Student Research Projects
- Design, Construction and Use of an Astronomical CCD Camera (a cookbook 245 digital camera) - Nick Kalayjian '95
- CCD photometry of BL Lac objects and Seyfert galaxies - Mike Tibbetts '96 and Jonathan DiCarlo '97, Doug Ratay '98
- Determining the periods of suspected Mira and Irregular variables - Pito Chickering '96
- Studying the optical variability of the active galaxy Markarian 501 - Doug Ratay '98
Personal
Like horseback riding, and canoeing. Am a member of AMC. Love astronomy and do observatory public nights to bring the night sky to others. Hang out with the Thames Amateur Astronomers on occasion. Not adverse to fabulous, exotic meals either prepared by others!
For more information contact: Leslie F. Brown, 860-439-2345 or
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