Astronomy: Amateur: Beginners

Astro-Nuts - Astronomy Beginner's Help

http://members.aol.com/kdaly10475/

Guide to telescope basics, observation tips, monthly selection picks, and links.

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Frequently Asked Questions in Astronomy

http://sciastro.astronomy.net/

Newsgroup devoted to the discussion of all aspects of astronomy.

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Beginning Urban Sky Watching

http://www.sfo.com/~parvin/skywatching.html

Guide to getting started, selecting optics, resources, navigating the sky, and planetary and deep sky objects.

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The Heretic's Guide to Buying a Telescope

http://findascope.com/

Information first-time telescope buyers with a detailed FAQ and suggested telescopes, vendors, books, videos, and software.

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Sky & Telescope - First Steps in Astronomy

http://skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/article_260_1.asp

Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy.

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Absolute Beginner's Astronomy Page

http://www.absolutebeginnersastronomy.com/

A basic guide for telescope selection, observing, and astrophotography. Includes FAQ, resources, and discussion board.

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Telescopes

http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au/telescopes003.htm

Discussion of two types of beginner telescopes, the reflector and the refractor.

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Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ

http://www.astronomytoday.com/astronomy/tbfaq.html

Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources.

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Observational Astronomy

http://www.stargazing.net/david/

Offers information on learning about astronomical objects and then viewing the objects through use of the eye or with various optics.

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Astronomy Magazine - Intro to Astronomy

http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=ps&id=6

Provides information on astronomy for kids, observing, buying and using telescopes, accessories, and photography.

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OBAFGKM

http://www.obafgkm.com

Tips for buying a telescope, astronomical images, and links.

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Astronomy and Astrophotography for the Non-Gazillionaire

http://www.andysshotglass.com/

Designed for the amateur and beginner on a budget consisting of articles, gallery, and mission statement.

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About Astronomy

http://aboutastronomy.net

Dedicated for beginners desiring to learning astronomy such as telescopes, accessories, star charts, forum and clear sky clocks.

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Astronomy for Beginners

http://www.astronomyforbeginners.com

Information on basics, equipment, what to see, astrophotography, and links.

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Skywatch

http://www.ufowisconsin.com/skywatch/

A calendar of events of upcoming aurora, meteor showers, eclipses, planets, and more.

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Star Gazer

http://www.nameastargift.com/

Dedicated to the stars and galaxies with resources and links.

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Astronomy for Kids - Beginner's Corner

http://www.dustbunny.com/afk/beginners

Support for all ages in buying a telescope and becoming a skilled observer by means of various tools.

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Astronomy and Telescopes

http://www.widescreen-centre.co.uk/teledirect/choose.html

Guide to selecting and using a telescope and its mount, and viewing solar system and deep sky objects.

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Beginner's Astronomy

http://www.hubbletelescope.btinternet.co.uk

Consists of a telescope buyers guide, basic knowledge information of solar system and deep sky objects, and astronomy quiz.

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Astrocentral - Beginner's Guide to Astronomy

http://www.astrocentral.co.uk/beginners.html

Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope.

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Astronomy by Frank

http://www.my-spot.com/astronomy.htm

Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography.

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Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources

http://www.novac.com/resources

Guides for getting started in astronomy.

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The Beginner

http://www.backyard-astro.com/beginner/beginner.html

Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, and equipment.

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Astronomy for Beginners

http://www.naasbeginners.freeuk.com/

Articles related to introductions to telescopes, and observing solar system and deep sky objects.

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Amateur Astronomer's Notebook

http://www.rocketroberts.com/astro/aan.htm

Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information.

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