Astro-Nuts - Astronomy Beginner's Help
Guide to telescope basics, observation tips, monthly selection picks, and links.

Frequently Asked Questions in Astronomy
Newsgroup devoted to the discussion of all aspects of astronomy.

Telescopes for the Beginner
Offers advice for selecting and buying first telescope.

Beginning Urban Sky Watching
Guide to getting started, selecting optics, resources, navigating the sky, and planetary and deep sky objects.

Small Telescope Astronomy for Beginners
Information for the inexperienced backyard astronomers of small optics.

The Heretic's Guide to Buying a Telescope
Information first-time telescope buyers with a detailed FAQ and suggested telescopes, vendors, books, videos, and software.

Sky & Telescope - First Steps in Astronomy
Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy.

Absolute Beginner's Astronomy Page
A basic guide for telescope selection, observing, and astrophotography. Includes FAQ, resources, and discussion board.

Amateur Astronomy
The role of the amateur astronomer, and possible contributions within different fields.

Where Amateur Astronomy Resides
Article promoting astronomy.

Basic Astronomy
Introduction to objects within earth's planetary system and deep sky objects, and a glossary.

Getting Started in Astronomy
Guide for choosing a first telescope, and including types of telescopes, accessories, terms, and dictionary.

Telescopes
Discussion of two types of beginner telescopes, the reflector and the refractor.

Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ
Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources.

The DDAS Astronomical Dictionary
Glossary of astronomical terms aimed at all levels of learning.

Observational Astronomy
Offers information on learning about astronomical objects and then viewing the objects through use of the eye or with various optics.

The Constellation Home Page
Constellations by season with notes for deep sky objects that lie within.

Astronomy Magazine - Intro to Astronomy
Provides information on astronomy for kids, observing, buying and using telescopes, accessories, and photography.

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.

OBAFGKM
Tips for buying a telescope, astronomical images, and links.

Astronomy and Astrophotography for the Non-Gazillionaire
Designed for the amateur and beginner on a budget consisting of articles, gallery, and mission statement.

My First Telescope
Completely dedicated to the beginner with tips for selecting and buying a first telescope.

About Astronomy
Dedicated for beginners desiring to learning astronomy such as telescopes, accessories, star charts, forum and clear sky clocks.

Astronomy for Beginners
Information on basics, equipment, what to see, astrophotography, and links.

Skywatch
A calendar of events of upcoming aurora, meteor showers, eclipses, planets, and more.

Star Gazer
Dedicated to the stars and galaxies with resources and links.

Astronomy Show and Tell
Presents thoughts on astronomy and details of some astronomy projects.

Astronomy for the Absolute Beginner
Introduction of astronomy, telescopes, accessories, and other resources.

Astronomy for Kids - Beginner's Corner
Support for all ages in buying a telescope and becoming a skilled observer by means of various tools.

Astronomy and Telescopes
Guide to selecting and using a telescope and its mount, and viewing solar system and deep sky objects.

Tom Campbell's Amateur Astronomy
Consists of several sections from learning to observing, projects, limericks, and a today in astronomy history.

Beginner's Astronomy
Consists of a telescope buyers guide, basic knowledge information of solar system and deep sky objects, and astronomy quiz.

Astrocentral - Beginner's Guide to Astronomy
Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope.

Peoria Astronomical Society - Primer for the Beginner
Articles for learning about the sky, movement of the constellations, objects of the solar system, starhopping, planning sessions, and Messier Marathon participation.

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 by Frank
Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography.

Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources
Guides for getting started in astronomy.

The Beginner
Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, and equipment.

Astronomy for Beginners
Articles related to introductions to telescopes, and observing solar system and deep sky objects.

Amateur Astronomer's Notebook
Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information.

Beginners - Generic Star Charts
Charts for the different months in the northern hemisphere.

Telescopes
Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setup of telescope and accessories.

For the Beginner
Tips for getting started in astronomy.

Ask the Astronomer
Archived questions about astronomy and space science especially for the beginner.

Buying your First Telescope in Australia
Guide for beginners in choosing and buying a telescope and accessories, or binoculars.

Buying your FirstTelescope
Suggestions before purchasing a telescope.

General Information about Telescopes and Observing
Getting ready, choosing, meaning of f/8, eye versus photos, observing techniques, and affecting factors.

Articles with Advice for Beginning Amateur Astronomers
From advice, building, clothing, observation, and alignment.

A Practical Guide to Astronomy
Electronic encyclopedia for both the beginner and the experienced.

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.