Telescopes -- Advice on purchasing a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care & setup of telescope & accessories. Visit

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

Telescopes for the Beginner -- Offers advice for selecting & purchasing first telescope. Visit

Backyard Voyager -- Equipment, galleries, articles, tutorials, software, history, & NGC targets. Visit

Articles with Advice for Beginning Amateur Astronomers -- From advice, building, clothing, observation, & alignment. Visit

Amateur Astronomy -- The role of the amateur astronomer, & possible contributions within different fields. Visit

A Practical Guide to Astronomy -- Electronic encyclopedia for both the beginner & the experienced. Visit

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

Astronomy for Kids -- Support for all ages in purchasing a telescope & becoming a skilled observer by means of various tools. Visit

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

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, & advanced activities. Visit

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

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

The Beginner -- Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, & equipment. Visit

Telescopes -- Discussion of two types of beginner telescopes, the reflector & the refractor. Visit

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

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

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