Open Directory - Science: Astronomy: Amateur: Beginners
See also: - Information first-time telescope buyers with a detailed FAQ and suggested telescopes, vendors, books, videos, and software. - Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information. - The role of the amateur astronomer, and possible contributions within different fields. - From advice, building, clothing, observation, and alignment. - Archived questions about astronomy and space science especially for the beginner. - A beginner's guide to astronomy with emphasis on the solar system. - Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope. - Booklet by Astronomical Society of South Australia that discusses activities, types of objects to observe, how to get started, and advanced activities. - Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources. - Designed for the amateur and beginner on a budget consisting of articles, gallery, and mission statement. - Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography. - Information on basics, equipment, what to see, astrophotography, and links. - Introduction, getting started, telescopes and accessories, what to expect, books, software, and links. - The Nave Theory, images, and Area 51 information. - Guide to getting started as an amateur astronomer. - Information on getting started, binoculars,first telescope, and expanding horizons. - Suggestions before purchasing a telescope. - Tips for getting started in astronomy. - Guides for getting started in astronomy. - Offers information on learning about astronomical objects and then viewing the objects through use of the eye or with various optics. - Gallery, equipment, audio-video, log, accessories, telescope 101, and links. - Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy. - A calendar of events of upcoming aurora, meteor showers, eclipses, and planets. - Tutorials on telescope designs, some basic astronomy theory, and amateur astronomy projects for the beginner or owner of modest equipment. - Discusses telescopes, types, buying, and accessories. - Dedicated to the stars and galaxies with resources and links. - Realistic views of what you will see with different telescopes and eyepieces, and links. - Discussion of two types for beginners, the reflector and the refractor. - Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setup of telescope and accessories. - Information on the sky, clubs, reading, astronomy basics, tips, software, astrophotography, and links. - 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. - Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, and equipment. - Article promoting astronomy.
