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PHD2 Settings That Actually Matter (Most People Waste Time Here)

Find out which PHD2 settings truly impact your guiding performance and discover how to…
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    Periodic Error Demystified: What to Measure (and What to Ignore)

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            Framing the Andromeda Galaxy: Wide Vs Telephoto Options

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            • Planning & Targets

            Milky Way Season: When to Capture the Core From Different Latitudes

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            Using Stellarium for Target Planning and Framing

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            • January 18, 2026
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            Creating Large Mosaics: Stitching Multiple Panels for Wide Targets

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            • January 17, 2026
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            Planning a Year-Long Deep-Sky Imaging Project

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            • Planning & Targets

            Using Conjunctions of the Moon and Planets for Unique Images

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            • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
            • January 16, 2026
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            Meteor-Shower Photography: Camera Settings and Composition

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            PHD2 Settings That Actually Matter (Most People Waste Time Here)

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            • February 20, 2026
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            • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
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            Prevent tracking errors tonight by fixing these 7 common mistakes—discover expert tips…
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