Beginners
Links
Astronomy by Frank
http://www.my-spot.com/astronomy.htm
Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography.
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources
http://www.novac.com/resources
Guides for getting started in astronomy.
The Beginner
http://www.backyard-astro.com/beginner/beginner.html
Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, and equipment.
Astronomy for Beginners
http://www.naasbeginners.freeuk.com/
Articles related to introductions to telescopes, and observing solar system and deep sky objects.
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.
Beginners - Generic Star Charts
http://learnwhatsup.com/astro/generic
Charts for the different months in the northern hemisphere.
Telescopes
http://www.astro-tom.com/telescopes/telescopes.htm
Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setup of telescope and accessories.
For the Beginner
http://home.earthlink.net/~dreyna14/begin.htm
Tips for getting started in astronomy.
Ask the Astronomer
http://www.astronomycafe.net/qadir/qanda.html
Archived questions about astronomy and space science especially for the beginner.
Buying your First Telescope in Australia
http://astronomy.trilobytes.com.au/scope.htm
Guide for beginners in choosing and buying a telescope and accessories, or binoculars.
Buying your FirstTelescope
http://departments.weber.edu/physics/planet/telescope.html
Suggestions before purchasing a telescope.
General Information about Telescopes and Observing
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/3230/info.html
Getting ready, choosing, meaning of f/8, eye versus photos, observing techniques, and affecting factors.