ABSTRACT
The StarAlignment tool uses the canvas as the registration image and then places the individual tiles in their own unique black canvas. There are four main challenges during the execution of a mosaic image prior to image processing: acquisition planning, tile alignment, tile registration and blending the image. The mainstream applications, including TheSkyX and Maxim DL have mosaic planning tools built in to create orthogonal mosaic grids. Target alignment is considerably easier in a permanent setup using a pointing model or from using a slew and closed-loop centering process. Sequence Generator Pro and other imaging applications accomplish this with telescope sync commands or by maintaining an offset and issuing a small corrective slew command. Star canvas as the printed image on the lid of the jigsaw box. Registering the individual tiles against the canvas is easier than trying to align on their slim margins.
