Don't buy a telescope. Yet. First get a planisphere like this: http://astronomy.sierracollege.edu/Courses/Astronomy10/Planisphere_files/image010.jpg. They are not expensive. read more
Buy one of each of the major astronomy magazines around, read them and find which one you prefer. Get a subscription. On cloudy nights watch documentaries about space and astronomy. read more
In my current city, Rose City Astronomers has telescope workshops, a lecture series, special interest/information groups, and perhaps the best place to start: star parties. After all, perhaps my favorite time-lapse video was taken by an amateur at a star party. read more
Starting an Astronomy Club - posted in Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties: A couple of fellow astronomy nuts and I have been talking about starting an astronomy club. The problem is I have never belonged to any club before and have no clue where to start. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. read more
Ahh if he was really interested, he would've figured it out himself. Haha joking, take heart. Figure out some topics which you need to learn in prerequisite, and start surfing, watching lectures about that, just gather information from wherever possible. read more
Graduate school has made this more possible than ever before for me, since I am continually surrounded by loads of amazing scientists! – Lauren Weiss. A general interest in astronomy led me to gradate school, which is where I’d say I found my love for astronomy. read more