Guide to telescope basics, observation tips, monthly selection picks, and links.

Newsgroup devoted to the discussion of all aspects of astronomy.

Offers advice for selecting and buying first telescope.

Guide to getting started, selecting optics, resources, navigating the sky, and planetary and deep sky objects.

Information for the inexperienced backyard astronomers of small optics.

Information first-time telescope buyers with a detailed FAQ and suggested telescopes, vendors, books, videos, and software.

The role of the amateur astronomer, and possible contributions within different fields.

Article promoting astronomy.

Introduction to objects within earth's planetary system and deep sky objects, and a glossary.

Guide for choosing a first telescope, and including types of telescopes, accessories, terms, and dictionary.