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» Absolute Beginners' Astronomy Page - Site created by an intermediate observer; contains some of the basics and encourages you to go learn more on your own.
» Amateur Astronomy - Information provided by Dave Scherping of the Prairie Astronomy Club in Nebraska.
» Amateur Astronomy Net - Information for the beginning backyard stargazer. Contains informative articles, book reviews, advice on how to choose and use telescopes, message forum, and other features.
» Astro Imaging in the Backyard - Contains information on how to produce images with low-cost equipment and a little bit of luck.
» Astronomical League Urban Club - The Astronomical League offers a wide range of observing programs for amateurs. This program features the brightest objects in the heavens and is a great reference of beginner's targets.
» Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ - Guide to buying a telescope for amateur astronomy.
» Astronomy.com: For Beginners - Offers basic and essential astronomy information, including product guides on telescopes and binoculars, buying guides to purchase the right telescope, observing tips, glossary, and astronomy FAQ.
» Backyard Stargazing 101 - Simple guide to the night sky. Updated monthly sections on the Moon, Planets and Stars.
» Beginning Urban Skywatching - An introduction to the urban night sky, what to see and how to see it. Very large, single web page.
» Dark Sky Amateurs - For amateur astronomers, how to get started, month-to-month observations.
» Frequently Asked Questions for sci.astro [Astronomy] - sci.astro is a newsgroup devoted to the discussion of the science of astronomy. Its content ranges from the Earth to the farthest reaches of the Universe. This document (the FAQ) summarizes answers to frequently asked questions in the newsgroup.
» Observational Astronomy - Offers information on observing with the unaided eye, binoculars, telescopes. Plus astroimaging, images and sky events.
» Purchasing Amateur Telescopes - FAQ from Perkins Observatory.
» Small Telescope Astronomy For Beginners - Help for beginners in backyard astronomy who own a small telescope or binoculars
» Starting Out in Astronomy - Articles on getting started, choosing a telescope and choosing binoculars.
» Starting Right in Astronomy - A list of references, resources and links for getting started in the hobby of astronomy.
» Telescope Buying Tips - The number one rule about buying telescopes: Don't buy from a department store! Want some more information?
» Telescopes types - Telescopes information on different types of telescopes. Refractors reflectors, achromatic, apochromatic & Dobsonian.
» The Astro-Nuts Homepage - Help for astronomy beginners. Written in easy to understand beginner's language. Telescope basics with tips on selecting and using scopes, viewing tips, monthly picks, and astro-links.
» The Constellation Home Page - Listing of constellations by season with a range of interesting objects to see, ranging from easy to challenging.
» The DDAS Astronomical Dictionary - Glossary of astronomical terms, aimed at beginners.
» The Heretic's Guide to Buying a Telescope - A guide to first-time telescope buyers, with a detailed FAQ, suggested scopes, vendors, books and other resources.
» The Little Dipper Astronomy Page - Includes information on constellations, planets, meteors, comets, eclipses, and viewing techniques.
» Welcome to Astronomy - Astronomical Society of South Australia offers an introduction to astronomy. The entire article is also available as a [pdf] file.
» Welcome to Basic Astronomy - A nice introduction to all facets of basic astronomy. Many pages of introductory articles and pictures.
» What Kind of Telescope Should I Buy? - Advice on how to choose the right telescope for you.
» Where Amateur Astronomy Resides - an article by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
» Your First Steps in Astronomy - How to get started in amateur astronomy. By the editors of Sky & Telescope magazine.