Beginners

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

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

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

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

Small Telescope Astronomy for Beginners - Information for the inexperienced backyard astronomers of small optics.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/3230/

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

My First Telescope - Completely dedicated to the beginner with tips for selecting and buying a first telescope.
http://www.my-first-telescope.com

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

Sky & Telescope: How to Start Right in Astronomy - Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/3304616.html?c=y%3Fwfx2%3Dlh2hj34l8s&page=1

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

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.
http://www.assa.org.au/observing/welcome/

Lainie's Astronomy Webpage for Beginners - Images, links, articles, news, and general information on the solar system.
http://community-2.webtv.net/LAINIE121/doc

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

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

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

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

So You Wanna Buy a Telescope - Discusses telescopes, types, buying, and accessories.
http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html

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

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

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

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.
http://www.geocities.com/siglx90/

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.
http://www.astronexus.com/

Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources - Guides for getting started in astronomy.
http://www.novac.com/resources/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Astronomy - Introduction to objects within earth's planetary system and deep sky objects, and a glossary.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/1491/

Astrocentral - Beginner's Guide to Astronomy - Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope.
http://www.astrocentral.co.uk/beginners.html

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

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

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

Telescopes for the Beginner - Offers advice for selecting and buying first telescope.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/4515/telebeginnger.html

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

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

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

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

Astro-Nuts - Astronomy Beginner's Help - Guide to telescope basics, observation tips, monthly selection picks, and links.
http://members.aol.com/kdaly10475/

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

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

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

The DDAS Astronomical Dictionary - Glossary of astronomical terms aimed at all levels of learning.
http://www.geocities.com/kev_woodward/

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