Barry Boyce was a graduate student in the neurosciences. He has over 30 years teaching natural history and astronomy on and outreach basis on expedition voyages to the Galápagos Islands and the Antarctic; this book is an orderly presentation of the best of these moments. He currently teaches outreach astronomy for the University of Arizona at their Mt. Lemmon Sky Center. He is also a member of the U. Arizona Astronomy Board. Barry is an astrophotographer and nature photographer; his images can be seen on www.barryboyce.com . He is the author ASTRONOMY & NATURAL HISTORY CONNECTIONS: FROM DARWIN TO EINSTEIN, now available as an ebook on most formats (including Amazon and iBooks). The book is 320 pages with 25 full-color images (many of which are astrophotography - all taken by the author). Barry has also written A TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS.

ASTRONOMY & NATURAL HISTORY CONNECTIONS: FROM DARWIN TO EINSTEIN

A New book by Barry Boyce - available as an e-book
2 dynamic, in-depth courses in 1 - Essential reading for the ever-curious in both sciences that are effectively, and thoroughly presented by a proven outreach teaching method – lectures in the field, under the sky, and on the ocean – not in a classroom. The coverage is thorough - check out the table of contents. This is a single-source reference book with entertaining yet thorough discussions on relativity, quantum mechanics, speciation, and natural selection. From the Classic Greek Periods to the present, many key biographies are included to maintain a historical perspective and to see the origins of the many connections between the physical and biological worlds around you, including the Universe or Cosmos – whichever you are more comfortable with.

This is not “astronomy for the dummy or the idiot or those in a hurry”; it’s for the vast majority of the general public that call themselves interested as well as curious to learn much more about the world around and above us.

“The book is a useful one for science fans, providing coherent and engaging explanations of complex subjects in easy-to-follow language, with a firm foundation in the experience and expertise of a dynamic teacher eager to deliver lessons to an audience. - KIRKUS REVIEWS”
– Kirkus Reviews