[2] Reynolds grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, where he studied at Duncan U. Fletcher High School.

He later studied at Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, New Jersey where, in 1980, he received a bachelor's degree in natural sciences.

Reynolds started his career in 1981 as a teacher at Duncan U. Fletcher High School, where he taught physics and chemistry.

Reynolds also served as chair or co-chair for several conferences, including the highly successful AstroCon 2004 held in Berkeley, California.

[7] Reynolds was the Executive Director Emeritus of the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, California.

Reynolds wrote several astronomy books, including Binocular Stargazing (2003), Falling Stars (2000), and Observe Eclipses (1995).

In addition to leading expeditions worldwide, Reynolds served as a much sought-after speaker, engaging audiences in all things astronomical.