Astro Photography 

 Planning Mosaic Images

updated: 2025-07-17


Objects that are too large for the field of view of the optical equipment can be captured by taking so-called mosaic images. This involves taking several images that cover the immediate surroundings and the target itself and overlap to a certain extent.

Example: Mosaic plan for the Heart and Soul Nebula region with 9 overlapping frames

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Various tools are available to assist in planning such a mosaic image:

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