Recommended for noise reduction. You can set the dither distance and settling time (15 seconds is default). 4. Troubleshooting Forums: The APT forums are the best place for support. Logs: The bottom of the screen displays a log of actions.

Controls both DSLR (Canon/Nikon) and dedicated astro cameras (dedicated cameras offer cooling features). 3. Dithering & Guiding Settings: Access through the gear tab or F7. PHD2: APT integrates with PHD2 for autoguiding.

Located on the right side, these allow you to connect your camera, mount, and filter wheel.

Install ASCOM drivers for your equipment (camera, telescope mount, filter wheel) so APT can recognize them. 2. Key Features and Usage

Used for plate solving to precisely center your target. Focus Aid: Helps achieve perfect focus on stars.

You can run sequences of long exposure images, including dithering for noise reduction.

An automation tool for imaging sessions. Guide (Project Pluto): Software for astronomy. AstroGold: A tool for astrology charts. libRadtran: A library of radiative transfer routines.

If you can confirm whether you were looking for for imaging, or perhaps Guide9/Project Pluto for star mapping, I can provide more specific details. How to perform plate solving with PointCraft? Connecting PHD2 for autoguiding? Astro Photography Tool Walkthrough (+ PHD2 Guiding)