» The Heretic's Guide to Choosing and Buying your First Telescope    Information first-time telescope buyers with a detailed FAQ and suggested telescopes, vendors, books, videos, and software.    http://findascope.com/

» A Practical Guide to Astronomy    Electronic encyclopedia for both the beginner and the experienced.    http://www.hotliquidmagma.com/

» About Astronomy    Getting started, star charts, beginner information on equipment and accessories, and images and information on Messier and other deep objects.    http://aboutastronomy.net

» Amateur Astronomer's Notebook    Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information.    http://www.rocketroberts.com/astro/aan.htm

» Amateur Astronomy    The role of the amateur astronomer, and possible contributions within different fields.    http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/amateurs.html

» Articles with Advice for Beginning Amateur Astronomers    From advice, building, clothing, observation, and alignment.    http://observers.org/beginner/

» Ask the Astronomer    Archived questions about astronomy and space science especially for the beginner.    http://www.astronomycafe.net/qadir/qanda.html

» Astro-Nuts - Astronomy Beginner's Help    Guide to telescope basics, observation tips, monthly selection picks, and links.    http://members.aol.com/kdaly10475/

» Astrocentral - Beginner's Guide to Astronomy    Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope.    http://www.astrocentral.co.uk/beginners.html

» Astronomy - An Introduction to Sky Watching    Booklet by Astronomical Society of South Australia that discusses activities, types of objects to observe, how to get started, and advanced activities.    http://www.assa.org.au/observing/welcome/

» Astronomy Magazine - Intro to Astronomy    Provides information on astronomy for kids, observing, buying and using telescopes, accessories, and photography.    http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=ps&id=6

» Astronomy Mayhem - Getting Started in Astronomy    Procedures to getting started by joining clubs, learning the sky, needed materials and equipment, and getting started in photography.    http://www.geocities.com/siglx90/

» Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ    Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources.    http://www.astronomytoday.com/astronomy/tbfaq.html

» Astronomy and Astrophotography for the Non-Gazillionaire    Designed for the amateur and beginner on a budget consisting of articles, gallery, and mission statement.    http://www.andysshotglass.com/

» Astronomy by Frank    Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography.    http://www.my-spot.com/astronomy.htm

» Astronomy for Beginners    Articles related to introductions to telescopes, and observing solar system and deep sky objects.    http://www.naasbeginners.freeuk.com/

» Astronomy for the Absolute Beginner    Introduction, getting started, telescopes and accessories, what to expect, books, software, and links.    http://www.kiva.net/~kls/astro.html

» Astronomy: The Voyage    The Nave Theory, images, and Area 51 information.    http://freewebs.com/brodie12/

» Backyard Voyager    Equipment, galleries, articles, tutorials, software, history, and NGC targets.    http://www.backyardvoyager.com/

» Basic Astronomy    Introduction to objects within earth's planetary system and deep sky objects, and a glossary.    http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/1491/

» Beginner's Astronomy    Consists of a telescope buyers guide, basic knowledge information of solar system and deep sky objects, and astronomy quiz.    http://www.hubbletelescope.btinternet.co.uk

» Beginner's Guide to Astronomy    Guide to getting started as an amateur astronomer.    http://beginnersguide.com/astronomy/

» Beginning Astronomy    Information on getting started, binoculars,first telescope, and expanding horizons.    http://www.xmission.com/~alanne/AstronomyBeginning.html

» Beginning Urban Sky Watching    Guide to getting started, selecting optics, resources, navigating the sky, and planetary and deep sky objects.    http://users.california.com/~parvin/skywatching.html

» Buying your First Telescope    Suggestions before purchasing a telescope.    http://physics.weber.edu/planet/telescope.html

» For the Beginner    Tips for getting started in astronomy.    http://home.earthlink.net/~dreyna14/begin.htm

» Frequently Asked Questions in Astronomy    Newsgroup devoted to the discussion of all aspects of astronomy.    http://sciastro.astronomy.net/

» Lainie's Astronomy Webpage for Beginners    Images, links, articles, news, and general information on the solar system.    http://community-2.webtv.net/LAINIE121/doc

» My First Telescope    Completely dedicated to the beginner with tips for selecting and buying a first telescope.    http://www.my-first-telescope.com

» Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources    Guides for getting started in astronomy.    http://www.novac.com/resources/

» OBAFGKM    Tips for buying a telescope, astronomical images, and links.    http://www.obafgkm.com

» Observational Astronomy    Offers information on learning about astronomical objects and then viewing the objects through use of the eye or with various optics.    http://www.stargazing.net/david/

» Sights Above    Gallery, equipment, audio-video, log, accessories, telescope 101, and links.    http://www.sightsabove.com

» Sky & Telescope: How to Start Right in Astronomy    Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy.    http://www.skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/3304616.html?c=y%3Fwfx2%3Dlh2hj34l8s&page=1

» Skywatch    A calendar of events of upcoming aurora, meteor showers, eclipses, and planets.    http://ufowisconsin.com/skywatch/

» Small Telescope Astronomy for Beginners    Information for the inexperienced backyard astronomers of small optics.    http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/3230/

» So You Wanna Buy a Telescope    Discusses telescopes, types, buying, and accessories.    http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html

» Star Gazer    Dedicated to the stars and galaxies with resources and links.    http://www.nameastargift.com/

» Telescope Simulator    Realistic views of what you will see with different telescopes and eyepieces, and links.    http://www.telescope-simulator.com/

» Telescopes    Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setup of telescope and accessories.    http://www.astro-tom.com/telescopes/telescopes.htm

» Telescopes for the Beginner    Offers advice for selecting and buying first telescope.    http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/4515/telebeginnger.html

» The Astrogirl Homepage    Information on the sky, clubs, reading, astronomy basics, tips, software, astrophotography, and links.    http://home.pcisys.net/~astrogirl/

» The Astronomy Nexus    Information created or compiled that can be viewed in one place, and includes general information, 3D universe, encyclopedia of suns, gadget FAQ, virtual Messier, s.a.a. FAQ, and urban Herschel 400.    http://www.astronexus.com/

» The Beginner    Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, and equipment.    http://www.backyard-astro.com/beginner/beginner.html

» The DDAS Astronomical Dictionary    Glossary of astronomical terms aimed at all levels of learning.    http://www.geocities.com/kev_woodward/

» Tom Campbell's Amateur Astronomy    Consists of several sections from learning to observing, projects, limericks, and a today in astronomy history.    http://www.iolaks.com/softech/astro

» Where Amateur Astronomy Resides    Article promoting astronomy.    http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/kevn_ltr.htm

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