Amateur Astronomy
Information provided by Dave Scherping of the Prairie Astronomy Club in Nebraska. |
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. |
Astro Imaging in the Backyard
Contains information on how to produce images with low-cost equipment and a little bit of luck. |
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. |
Backyard Stargazing 101
Simple guide to the night sky. Updated monthly sections on the Moon, Planets and Stars. |
Beginning Urban Skywatching
An introduction to the urban night sky, what to see and how to see it. Very large, single web page. |
Buying Your First Telescope
by Thomas Bemus, Public Education Director -- The Martz Observatory - Frewsburg, NY. |
Dark Sky Amateurs
For amateur astronomers, how to get started, month-to-month observations. |
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. |
Purchasing Amateur Telescopes
FAQ from Perkins Observatory. |
Small Telescope Astronomy For Beginners
Help for beginners in backyard astronomy who own a small telescope or binoculars |
Starting Out in Astronomy
Articles on getting started, choosing a telescope and choosing binoculars. |
Starting Right in Astronomy
A list of references, resources and links for getting started in the hobby of astronomy. |
Telescopes types
Telescopes information on different types of telescopes. Refractors reflectors, achromatic, apochromatic & Dobsonian. |
The Constellation Home Page
Listing of constellations by season with a range of interesting objects to see, ranging from easy to challenging. |
The DDAS Astronomical Dictionary
Glossary of astronomical terms, aimed at beginners. |
The Little Dipper Astronomy Page
Includes information on constellations, planets, meteors, comets, eclipses, and viewing techniques. |
The Night Sky
A comprehensive guide for the beginning amateur astronomer; links and resoureces available, including printable sky charts and free astronomy software. |
Welcome to Astronomy
Astronomical Society of South Australia offers an introduction to astronomy. The entire article is also available as a [pdf] file. |
Welcome to Basic Astronomy
A nice introduction to all facets of basic astronomy. Many pages of introductory articles and pictures. |
What Kind of Telescope Should I Buy?
Advice on how to choose the right telescope for you. |
Where Amateur Astronomy Resides
an article by the Prairie Astronomy Club. |
Your First Steps in Astronomy
How to get started in amateur astronomy. By the editors of Sky & Telescope magazine. |
