For the Beginner -- Tips for getting started in astronomy. Visit

So You Wanna Buy a Telescope -- Discusses telescopes, types, buying, & accessories. Visit

Astronomy for the Absolute Beginner -- Introduction, getting started, telescopes & accessories, what to expect, books, software, and links. Visit

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

Astronomy by Frank -- Beginners' guides for purchasing a telescope & astrophotography. Visit

Buying your First Telescope -- Suggestions before purchasing a telescope. Visit

Where Amateur Astronomy Resides -- Article promoting astronomy. Visit

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

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

Lainie's Astronomy Webpage for Beginners -- Images, links, articles, news, and general information on the solar system. Visit

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

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

Ask the Astronomer -- Archived questions about astronomy & space science especially for the beginner. Visit

Astronomy Mayhem - Getting Started in Astronomy -- Procedures to getting started by joining clubs, learning the sky, needed materials & equipment, and getting started in photography. Visit

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

My First Telescope -- Completely dedicated to the beginner with tips for selecting & purchasing a first telescope. Visit

Telescope Simulator & Calculator -- Realistic views of what you'll see with different telescopes & eyepieces, and links. Visit

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