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• 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.

  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

  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

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

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

  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 Beginners Information on basics, equipment, what to see, astrophotography, and links. http://www.astronomyforbeginners.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 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/

  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/

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

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

  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/

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

  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

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

  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/

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

  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 Discussion of two types for beginners, the reflector and the refractor. http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au/telescopes003.htm

  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

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