Astronomy: Amateur: Beginners

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

Newsgroup devoted to the discussion of all aspects of astronomy.

Offers advice for selecting and buying first telescope.

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

Information for the inexperienced backyard astronomers of small optics.

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

Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy.

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

Introduction to objects within earth's planetary system and deep sky objects, and a glossary.

Guide for choosing a first telescope, and including types of telescopes, accessories, terms, and dictionary.

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

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

Glossary of astronomical terms aimed at all levels of learning.

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

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

Booklet by Astronomical Society of South Australia that discusses activities, types of objects to observe, how to get started, and advanced activities.