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  • Guiding & Tracking

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

important phd2 configuration settings
Find out which PHD2 settings truly impact your guiding performance and discover how to optimize them effectively—don’t miss these essential tips.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • February 21, 2026
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  • Planning & Targets

Photographing the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) in Aquarius

helix nebula astrophotography details
Stunningly capturing the Helix Nebula in Aquarius requires precise techniques and equipment; discover how to unveil its intricate beauty.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 12, 2026
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  • Guiding & Tracking

On-Axis Guiding: Autoguiding Without a Separate Guide Scope

integrated on axis autoguiding
Begin exploring on-axis guiding to simplify your astrophotography setup and improve tracking accuracy, but discover what factors are essential for success.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • October 22, 2025
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  • Filters & Light Pollution

7 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Narrowband Vs Broadband Filters

misconceptions of filter types
A common debate in astrophotography reveals surprising truths about narrowband versus broadband filters that every stargazer needs to know.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • September 4, 2025
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14 Best 1.25-Inch Filter Wheels for Clearer Views: Our Top Picks of 2025

best 1 25 inch filter wheels
With our top picks of 2025, discover how the best 1.25-inch filter wheels can elevate your astronomical observations and why they stand out.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • August 14, 2025
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dithering improves photo clarity
  • Guiding & Tracking

Dithering 101: The Tiny Move That Makes Your Photos Look 10x Cleaner

Want to transform your photos into cleaner, smoother images? Discover how dithering…
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • February 22, 2026
important phd2 configuration settings
  • Guiding & Tracking

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

Find out which PHD2 settings truly impact your guiding performance and discover how to…
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • February 21, 2026
measuring and ignoring periodic errors
  • Guiding & Tracking

Periodic Error Demystified: What to Measure (and What to Ignore)

Guided by proper measurement techniques, uncover which periodic errors matter most and…
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • February 20, 2026
imaging payload calculation truth
  • Guiding & Tracking

Mount Payload Ratings Lie: Here’s the Real Imaging Payload Formula

Mount payload ratings can be misleading because they often ignore real-world factors…
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • February 19, 2026
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