Beginners Amateur Astronomy

Beginners Amateur Astronomy

Web sites for individuals who are new to astronomy, usually providing "how to" watch stars or what equipment is needed, or what to look for in the skies at night.

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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.

Articles with Advice for Beginning Amateur Astronomers - From advice, building, clothing, observation, and alignment.
Backyard Voyager - Equipment, galleries, articles, tutorials, software, history, and NGC targets.
Telescopes - Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setup of telescope and accessories.
About Astronomy - Getting started, star charts, beginner information on equipment and accessories, and images and information on Messier and other deep objects.
For the Beginner - Tips for getting started in astronomy.
Astrocentral - Beginner's Guide to Astronomy - Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope.
Telescopes for the Beginner - Offers advice for selecting and buying first telescope.
Buying your First Telescope - Suggestions before purchasing a telescope.
Astronomy: The Voyage - The Nave Theory, images, and Area 51 information.
Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ - Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources.
Small Telescope Astronomy for Beginners - Information for the inexperienced backyard astronomers of small optics.
OBAFGKM - Tips for buying a telescope, astronomical images, and links.
Basic Astronomy - Introduction to objects within earth's planetary system and deep sky objects, and a glossary.
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.
The DDAS Astronomical Dictionary - Glossary of astronomical terms aimed at all levels of learning.
Lainie's Astronomy Webpage for Beginners - Images, links, articles, news, and general information on the solar system.
Astronomy for Beginners - Articles related to introductions to telescopes, and observing solar system and deep sky objects.
Amateur Astronomy - The role of the amateur astronomer, and possible contributions within different fields.
Astronomy and Astrophotography for the Non-Gazillionaire - Designed for the amateur and beginner on a budget consisting of articles, gallery, and mission statement.
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.
So You Wanna Buy a Telescope - Discusses telescopes, types, buying, and accessories.
Star Gazer - Dedicated to the stars and galaxies with resources and links.
Frequently Asked Questions in Astronomy - Newsgroup devoted to the discussion of all aspects of astronomy.
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.
Astronomy Magazine - Intro to Astronomy - Provides information on astronomy for kids, observing, buying and using telescopes, accessories, and photography.
Astronomy for the Absolute Beginner - Introduction, getting started, telescopes and accessories, what to expect, books, software, and links.
Skywatch - A calendar of events of upcoming aurora, meteor showers, eclipses, and planets.
Beginner's Guide to Astronomy - Guide to getting started as an amateur astronomer.
Where Amateur Astronomy Resides - Article promoting astronomy.
Observational Astronomy - Offers information on learning about astronomical objects and then viewing the objects through use of the eye or with various optics.
The Beginner - Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, and equipment.
Telescope Simulator - Realistic views of what you will see with different telescopes and eyepieces, and links.
Beginner's Astronomy - Consists of a telescope buyers guide, basic knowledge information of solar system and deep sky objects, and astronomy quiz.
Ask the Astronomer - Archived questions about astronomy and space science especially for the beginner.
Amateur Astronomer's Notebook - Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information.
Sky & Telescope: How to Start Right in Astronomy - Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy.
Sights Above - Gallery, equipment, audio-video, log, accessories, telescope 101, and links.
Beginning Urban Sky Watching - Guide to getting started, selecting optics, resources, navigating the sky, and planetary and deep sky objects.
The Astrogirl Homepage - Information on the sky, clubs, reading, astronomy basics, tips, software, astrophotography, and links.
A Practical Guide to Astronomy - Electronic encyclopedia for both the beginner and the experienced.
Beginning Astronomy - Information on getting started, binoculars,first telescope, and expanding horizons.
Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources - Guides for getting started in astronomy.
Astronomy by Frank - Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography.

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