Beginners

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• Science: Astronomy: Education  (44)

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