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Offers information on observing with the unaided eye, binoculars, telescopes. Plus astroimaging,
images and sky events.
http://www.stargazing.net/david/index.html
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The Little Dipper Astronomy Page
Includes information on constellations, planets, meteors, comets, eclipses, and viewing techniques.
http://www25.brinkster.com/thelittledipper
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The DDAS Astronomical Dictionary
Glossary of astronomical terms, aimed at beginners.
http://www.geocities.com/kev_woodward/index.htm
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Astro Imaging in the Backyard
Contains information on how to produce images with low-cost equipment and a little bit of luck.
http://www.frankbrandl.com/
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Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ
Guide to buying a telescope for amateur astronomy.
http://www.astronomytoday.com/astronomy/tbfaq.html
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Telescopes types
Telescopes information on different types of telescopes. Refractors reflectors, achromatic,
apochromatic & Dobsonian.
http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au/telescopes003.htm
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Welcome to Astronomy
Astronomical Society of South Australia offers an introduction to astronomy. The entire article is
also available as a [pdf] file.
http://www.assa.org.au/observing/welcome/default.asp
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Astronomical League Urban Club
The Astronomical League offers a wide range of observing programs for amateurs. This program
features the brightest objects in the heavens and is a great reference of beginner's targets.
http://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/urban/urban.html
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Starting Right in Astronomy
A list of references, resources and links for getting started in the hobby of astronomy.
http://www.novac.com/Jon/references_and_resources.html
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Amateur Astronomy Net
Information for the beginning backyard stargazer. Contains informative articles, book reviews,
advice on how to choose and use telescopes, message forum, and other features.
http://members.rogers.com/astronet/
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The Constellation Home Page
Listing of constellations by season with a range of interesting objects to see, ranging from easy
to challenging.
http://www.corvus.com/con-page/index.htm
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Starting Out in Astronomy
Articles on getting started, choosing a telescope and choosing binoculars.
http://www.r-clarke.org.uk/starting_astro1.htm#starting
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Welcome to Basic Astronomy
A nice introduction to all facets of basic astronomy. Many pages of introductory articles and
pictures.
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/1491/index.html
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Where Amateur Astronomy Resides
an article by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/kevn_ltr.htm
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Amateur Astronomy
Information provided by Dave Scherping of the Prairie Astronomy Club in Nebraska.
http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/amateurs.html
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Absolute Beginners' Astronomy Page
Site created by an intermediate observer; contains some of the basics and encourages you to go
learn more on your own.
http://www.absolutebeginnersastronomy.com/
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Your First Steps in Astronomy
How to get started in amateur astronomy. By the editors of Sky & Telescope magazine.
http://skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/article_260_1.asp
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Astronomy.com: For Beginners
Offers basic and essential astronomy information, including product guides on telescopes and
binoculars, buying guides to purchase the right telescope, observing tips, glossary, and astronomy
FAQ.
http://www.astronomy.com/Content/static/beginners/default.asp
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What Kind of Telescope Should I Buy?
Advice on how to choose the right telescope for you.
http://www.my-spot.com/whatkind.htm
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The Heretic's Guide to Buying a Telescope
A guide to first-time telescope buyers, with a detailed FAQ, suggested scopes, vendors, books and
other resources.
http://findascope.com/
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Purchasing Amateur Telescopes
FAQ from Perkins Observatory.
http://www.perkins-observatory.org/FAQ.index.html
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Dark Sky Amateurs
For amateur astronomers, how to get started, month-to-month observations.
http://www.homestead.com/darkskyamateurs/title.html
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Backyard Stargazing 101
Simple guide to the night sky. Updated monthly sections on the Moon, Planets and Stars.
http://www.geocities.com/starmanjer/
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Small Telescope Astronomy For Beginners
Help for beginners in backyard astronomy who own a small telescope or binoculars
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/3230/
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Beginning Urban Skywatching
An introduction to the urban night sky, what to see and how to see it. Very large, single web page.
http://www.sfo.com/~parvin/skywatching.html
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Telescope Buying Tips
The number one rule about buying telescopes: Don't buy from a department store! Want some more
information?
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Launchpad/4515/telebeginnger.html
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Frequently Asked Questions for sci.astro [Astronomy]
sci.astro is a newsgroup devoted to the discussion of the science of astronomy. Its content ranges
from the Earth to the farthest reaches of the Universe. This document (the FAQ) summarizes answers
to frequently asked questions in the newsgroup.
http://sciastro.astronomy.net/
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The Astro-Nuts Homepage
Help for astronomy beginners. Written in easy to understand beginner's language. Telescope basics
with tips on selecting and using scopes, viewing tips, monthly picks, and astro-links.
http://members.aol.com/kdaly10475/
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