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A Practical Guide to Astronomy - http://www.hotliquidmagma.com/
Electronic encyclopedia for both the beginner and the experienced.

About Astronomy - http://aboutastronomy.net
Getting started, star charts, beginner information on equipment and accessories, and images and information on Messier and other deep objects.

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.

Amateur Astronomy - http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/amateurs.html
The role of the amateur astronomer, and possible contributions within different fields.

Articles with Advice for Beginning Amateur Astronomers - http://observers.org/beginner/
From advice, building, clothing, observation, and alignment.

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 by Frank - http://www.my-spot.com/astronomy.htm
Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography.

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

Astronomy for Beginners - http://www.naasbeginners.freeuk.com/
Articles related to introductions to telescopes, and observing solar system and deep sky objects.

Astronomy for the Absolute Beginner - http://www.kiva.net/~kls/astro.html
Introduction, getting started, telescopes and accessories, what to expect, books, software, and links.

Astronomy Magazine - Intro to Astronomy - http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=ps&id=6
Provides information on astronomy for kids, observing, buying and using telescopes, accessories, and photography.

Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ - http://www.astronomytoday.com/astronomy/tbfaq.html
Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources.

Astronomy: The Voyage - http://freewebs.com/brodie12/
The Nave Theory, images, and Area 51 information.

Backyard Voyager - http://www.backyardvoyager.com/
Equipment, galleries, articles, tutorials, software, history, and NGC targets.

Beginner's Astronomy - http://www.hubbletelescope.btinternet.co.uk
Consists of a telescope buyers guide, basic knowledge information of solar system and deep sky objects, and astronomy quiz.

Beginner's Guide to Astronomy - http://beginnersguide.com/astronomy/
Guide to getting started as an amateur astronomer.

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

Beginning Urban Sky Watching - http://users.california.com/~parvin/skywatching.html
Guide to getting started, selecting optics, resources, navigating the sky, and planetary and deep sky objects.

Buying your First Telescope - http://physics.weber.edu/planet/telescope.html
Suggestions before purchasing a telescope.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Astronomy - http://sciastro.astronomy.net/
Newsgroup devoted to the discussion of all aspects of astronomy.

http://www.obafgkm.com - http://www.obafgkm.com
Tips for buying a telescope, astronomical images, and links.

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.

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.

Telescope Simulator - http://www.telescope-simulator.com/
Realistic views of what you will see with different telescopes and eyepieces, 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.

Where Amateur Astronomy Resides - http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/kevn_ltr.htm
Article promoting astronomy.

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