Directory of Beginners Resources

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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.

Resources in This Category

• Amateur Astronomer's Notebook

  http://www.rocketroberts.com/astro/aan.htm
  Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information.

• Ask the Astronomer

  http://www.astronomycafe.net/qadir/qanda.html
  Archived questions about astronomy and space science especially for the beginner.

• Astrocentral

  http://www.astrocentral.co.uk/
  A beginner's guide to astronomy with emphasis on the solar system.

• Astrocentral - Beginner's Guide to Astronomy

  http://www.astrocentral.co.uk/beginners.html
  Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope.

• Astronomy - An Introduction to Sky Watching

  http://www.assa.org.au/observing/welcome/
  Booklet by Astronomical Society of South Australia that discusses activities, types of objects to observe, how to get started, and advanced activities.

• Astronomy and Astrophotography for the Non-Gazillionaire

  http://www.andysshotglass.com/
  Designed for the amateur and beginner on a budget consisting of articles, gallery, and mission statement.

• Astronomy for Beginners

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

• Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ

  http://www.astronomytoday.com/astronomy/tbfaq.html
  Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources.

• Beginning Astronomy

  http://www.xmission.com/~alanne/AstronomyBeginning.html
  Information on getting started, binoculars,first telescope, and expanding horizons.

• For the Beginner

  http://home.earthlink.net/~dreyna14/begin.htm
  Tips for getting started in astronomy.

• Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources

  http://www.novac.com/resources/
  Guides for getting started in astronomy.

• Observational Astronomy

  http://www.stargazing.net/david/
  Offers information on learning about astronomical objects and then viewing the objects through use of the eye or with various optics.

• Sights Above

  http://www.sightsabove.com/
  Gallery, equipment, audio-video, log, accessories, telescope 101, and links.

• Sky & Telescope: How to Start Right in Astronomy

  http://www.skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/3304616.html?c=y%3Fwfx2%3Dlh2hj34l8s&page=1
  Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy.

• Skywatch

  http://ufowisconsin.com/skywatch/
  A calendar of events of upcoming aurora, meteor showers, eclipses, and planets.

• Small Telescope Astronomy

  http://www.astronomyhints.com/
  Tutorials on telescope designs, some basic astronomy theory, and amateur astronomy projects for the beginner or owner of modest equipment.

• So You Wanna Buy a Telescope

  http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html
  Discusses telescopes, types, buying, and accessories.

• Star Gazer

  http://www.nameastargift.com/
  Dedicated to the stars and galaxies with resources and links.

• Telescopes

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

• Telescopes

  http://www.astro-tom.com/telescopes/telescopes.htm
  Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setup of telescope and accessories.

• The Astrogirl Homepage

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

• The Astronomy Nexus

  http://www.astronexus.com/
  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 Beginner

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

• The Heretic's Guide to Choosing and Buying your First Telescope

  http://findascope.com/
  Information first-time telescope buyers with a detailed FAQ and suggested telescopes, vendors, books, videos, and software.

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