Creating a Milky Way Panorama on the Computer

Looking at the Milky Way from a dark (preferably southern) site can be one of the most memorable experiences. Many astrophotographers feel the wish to capture the panoramic view on film. However, the large area covered by the Milky Way cannot be easily photographed on a single frame. Table 1 shows the field of view of some popular camera lenses. Even with a 28 m