| 1. | 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.
members.aol.com |
| 2. | 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.
sciastro.astronomy.net |
| 3. | Telescope Buying Tips | | | The number one rule about buying telescopes: Don't buy from a department store! Want some more information?
www.geocities.com |
| 4. | Beginning Urban Skywatching | | | An introduction to the urban night sky, what to see and how to see it. Very large, single web page.
www.sfo.com |
| 6. | Backyard Stargazing 101 | | | Simple guide to the night sky. Updated monthly sections on the Moon, Planets and Stars.
www.geocities.com |
| 8. | 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.
www.astronomy.com |
| 9. | 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.
www.absolutebeginnersastronomy.com |
| 10. | Amateur Astronomy | | | Information provided by Dave Scherping of the Prairie Astronomy Club in Nebraska.
www.prairieastronomyclub.org |
| 12. | Welcome to Basic Astronomy | | | A nice introduction to all facets of basic astronomy. Many pages of introductory articles and pictures.
www.geocities.com |
| 14. | 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.
www.astroleague.org |
| 15. | Welcome to Astronomy | | | Astronomical Society of South Australia offers an introduction to astronomy. The entire article is also available as a [pdf] file.
www.assa.org.au |
| 18. | Astro Imaging in the Backyard | | | Contains information on how to produce images with low-cost equipment and a little bit of luck.
www.frankbrandl.com |
| 20. | Observational Astronomy | | | Offers information on observing with the unaided eye, binoculars, telescopes. Plus astroimaging, images and sky events.
www.stargazing.net |
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