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. Telescopes - Discussion of two types for beginners, the reflector and the refractor. Astronomy Today - Telescope Buyers' FAQ - Guide for buying and using amateur telescopes, accessories, vendors, and various resources. Observational Astronomy - Offers information on learning about astronomical objects and then viewing the objects through use of the eye or with various optics. 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. Astronomy and Astrophotography for the Non-Gazillionaire - Designed for the amateur and beginner on a budget consisting of articles, gallery, and mission statement. Astronomy for Beginners - Information on basics, equipment, what to see, astrophotography, and links. Skywatch - A calendar of events of upcoming aurora, meteor showers, eclipses, and planets. Star Gazer - Dedicated to the stars and galaxies with resources and links. Astrocentral - Beginner's Guide to Astronomy - Information for beginners with an introduction to astronomy, starhopping, and first telescope. Northern Virginia Astronomy Club - Resources - Guides for getting started in astronomy. The Beginner - Learning the basics of astronomy, observing, and equipment. Amateur Astronomer's Notebook - Information on naked eye observations, first time telescope buyers, equipment and software reviews, and general information. Telescopes - Advice on buying a telescope, beginner's advice, eyepieces, and care and setup of telescope and accessories. For the Beginner - Tips for getting started in astronomy. Ask the Astronomer - Archived questions about astronomy and space science especially for the beginner. 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. Beginning Astronomy - Information on getting started, binoculars,first telescope, and expanding horizons. The Astrogirl Homepage - Information on the sky, clubs, reading, astronomy basics, tips, software, astrophotography, and links. Sights Above - Gallery, equipment, audio-video, log, accessories, telescope 101, and links. So You Wanna Buy a Telescope - Discusses telescopes, types, buying, and accessories. Sky & Telescope: How to Start Right in Astronomy - Article discussing ways to getting started and learning astronomy. Astrocentral - A beginner's guide to astronomy with emphasis on the solar system. Small Telescope Astronomy - Tutorials on telescope designs, some basic astronomy theory, and amateur astronomy projects for the beginner or owner of modest equipment.