Fig. 12-x :   Mosaic Observing:
Either with a carefully prepared plan, or using trial and error for targets of opportunity, one can generate different mosaic geometries, plot an overlay of the tile pattern over an A&G camera acquisition frame, and finally arrive at an optimal configuration for subsequent use. Centering the mosaic on the target works identical as the normal single pointing procedure. Note: saving/restoring the corresponding guide star coordinates allows one to repeat or finish incomplete mosaic observations from a previous observing night.

Last update September 10, 2004  by  M. Roth