Learn¶
Video presentations and tutorials about PHD2 guiding from the developers.
The Ins and Outs of PHD2 Calibration¶
Speaker: Bruce Waddington | Date: October 2022 | Channel: The Astro Imaging Channel
Bruce explains the basic intention of guiding and then walks through how and why PHD2 performs its calibration, covering common mistakes that cause problems.
Principles of Guiding (Guiding 101)¶
Speaker: Bruce Waddington | Date: 2022 | Channel: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society
An introduction to the principles of autoguiding for astronomical imaging -- covering performance expectations, limitations, common problems, and how to judge your results. PHD2 is used for all examples.
De-Mystifying the PHD2 Guiding Assistant¶
Speaker: Bruce Waddington | Date: October 2021 | Channel: The Astro Imaging Channel
Bruce explains how the PHD2 Guiding Assistant works, what it measures, and how to use its results to optimize your guiding setup and performance.
PHD2 a Quick Breakdown¶
Speaker: Bruce Waddington | Date: June 2020 | Channel: Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
Bruce gives an overview of PHD2 guiding software, including his PHD2_Broker package that integrates PHD2 with the CCD Autopilot automation package.
Getting the Most Out of PHD2 Guiding¶
Speaker: Andy Galasso | Date: April 2015 | Channel: The Astro Imaging Channel
Andy Galasso, PHD2 developer, discusses PHD2 in depth -- covering guiding optimization, the guiding assistant, parameters, and practical tips for getting the best autoguiding performance.