PHD2 is the next generation of guiding software for amateurs of all experience levels

• For beginning imagers
  • Setup wizard to get guiding started with just a few mouse-clicks
  •  Extensive support for commonly-used equipment
  •  Smart calibration with automatic adjustment for side-of-pier and pointing location
  • Intelligent default settings for out-of-the-box results
  • Tools for drift alignment and comet-tracking
  • Proactive suggestions and advisory messages to improve your guiding
• For more experienced imagers
  • Multiple algorithm choices for each telescope axis
  • Guiding Assistant for measuring mount performance
  • Extensive visualization tools for fine-tuning and review
  • Automatic management of dark-frame libraries and bad-pixel maps
  • Quick and easy switching between multiple imaging configurations
  • Support for adaptive optics and rotator devices
  • Automation interfaces for 3^rd party imaging apps
• For users upgrading from PHD1
  • Modernized, more responsive user interface
  • Minimal need for re-calibration with automatic adjustment for scope pointing position
  • Expanded visualization tools for reviewing and fine-tuning performance
  • Support for multiple equipment configurations with easy-to-use profiles
  • Wizard tool for setting up new equipment
  • Many new tools for getting the best guiding results
  • Long-term retention and use of dark frame libraries and bad-pixel maps
  • Support for more advanced devices like adaptive optics and instrument rotators
  • Enhanced automation interfaces to support 3^rd party applications