Web sites for individuals who are new to astronomy, usually providing "how to" watch stars or what equipment is needed, or what to look for in the skies at night. 1. A Practical Guide to Astronomy - Electronic encyclopedia for both the beginner and the experienced. 2. Amateur Astronomy - The role of the amateur astronomer, and possible contributions within different fields. 3. Articles with Advice for Beginning Amateur Astronomers - From advice, building, clothing, observation, and alignment. 4. Astro-Nuts - Astronomy Beginner's Help - Guide to telescope basics, observation tips, monthly selection picks, and links. 5. Astronomy by Frank - Beginners' guides for buying a telescope and astrophotography. 6. Astronomy for Beginners - Articles related to introductions to telescopes, and observing solar system and deep sky objects. 7. Astronomy for Kids - Support for all ages in buying a telescope and becoming a skilled observer by means of various tools. 8. Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ - Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources. 9. Astronomy: The Voyage - The Nave Theory, images, and Area 51 information. 10. Beginners - Generic Star Charts - Charts for the different months in the northern hemisphere. 11. Beginning Astronomy - Information on getting started, binoculars,first telescope, and expanding horizons. 12. Beginning Urban Sky Watching - Guide to getting started, selecting optics, resources, navigating the sky, and planetary and deep sky objects. 13. Buying your First Telescope - Suggestions before purchasing a telescope. 14. Celeste: My Astronomy Show-n-Tell - Presents thoughts on astronomy and details of some astronomy projects. 15. Frequently Asked Questions in Astronomy - Newsgroup devoted to the discussion of all aspects of astronomy. 16. Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources - Guides for getting started in astronomy. 17. Small Telescope Astronomy for Beginners - Information for the inexperienced backyard astronomers of small optics. 18. So You Wanna Buy a Telescope - Discusses telescopes, types, buying, and accessories. 19. Telescope Simulator and Calculator - Realistic views of what you will see with different telescopes and eyepieces, and links. 20. Telescopes - Discussion of two types of beginner telescopes, the reflector and the refractor. 21. The Astrogirl Homepage - Information on the sky, clubs, reading, astronomy basics, tips, software, astrophotography, and links. 22. The Astronomy Nexus - 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. 23. The Heretic's Guide to Choosing and Buying your First Telescope - Information first-time telescope buyers with a detailed FAQ and suggested telescopes, vendors, books, videos, and software. 24. Where Amateur Astronomy Resides - Article promoting astronomy. 25. About Astronomy NEW! - Getting started, star charts, beginner information on equipment and accessories, and images and information on Messier and other deep objects. 26. Amateur Astronomer's Notebook - Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information. 27. Ask the Astronomer - Archived questions about astronomy and space science especially for the beginner. 28. Astrocentral - Beginner's Guide to Astronomy - Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope. 29. 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, and advanced activities. 30. Astronomy and Astrophotography for the Non-Gazillionaire - Designed for the amateur and beginner on a budget consisting of articles, gallery, and mission statement. 31. Astronomy and Telescopes - Guide to selecting and using a telescope and its mount, and viewing solar system and deep sky objects. 32. Astronomy for Beginners - Information on basics, equipment, what to see, astrophotography, and links. 33. Astronomy for the Absolute Beginner - Introduction, getting started, telescopes and accessories, what to expect, books, software, and links. 34. Astronomy Magazine - Intro to Astronomy - Provides information on astronomy for kids, observing, buying and using telescopes, accessories, and photography. 35. Astronomy Mayhem - Getting Started in Astronomy - Procedures to getting started by joining clubs, learning the sky, needed materials and equipment, and getting started in photography. 36. Backyard Voyager NEW! - Equipment, galleries, articles, tutorials, software, history, and NGC targets. 37. Basic Astronomy - Introduction to objects within earth's planetary system and deep sky objects, and a glossary. 38. Beginner's Astronomy - Consists of a telescope buyers guide, basic knowledge information of solar system and deep sky objects, and astronomy quiz. 39. Beginner's Guide to Astronomy - Guide to getting started as an amateur astronomer. 40. For the Beginner - Tips for getting started in astronomy. 41. Lainie's Astronomy Webpage for Beginners - Images, links, articles, news, and general information on the solar system. 42. My First Telescope - Completely dedicated to the beginner with tips for selecting and buying a first telescope. 43. Night Sky Gazing - Guide to choosing, types, mounts, accessories, maintenance, binoculars, and useful resources. 44. OBAFGKM - Tips for buying a telescope, astronomical images, and links. 45. Observational Astronomy - Offers information on learning about astronomical objects and then viewing the objects through use of the eye or with various optics. 46. Sights Above - Gallery, equipment, audio-video, log, accessories, telescope 101, and links. 47. Sky & Telescope - How to Start Right in Astronomy NEW! - Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy. 48. Skywatch - A calendar of events of upcoming aurora, meteor showers, eclipses, planets, and more. 49. Star Gazer - Dedicated to the stars and galaxies with resources and links. 50. Telescopes - Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setup of telescope and accessories. 51. Telescopes for the Beginner - Offers advice for selecting and buying first telescope. 52. The Beginner - Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, and equipment. 53. The DDAS Astronomical Dictionary - Glossary of astronomical terms aimed at all levels of learning. 54. Tom Campbell's Amateur Astronomy - Consists of several sections from learning to observing, projects, limericks, and a today in astronomy history.

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