You can calculate this but a pita, so using Gimp and 'eyeballing'
I use an old script, duplicate and rotate a path. It has been posted before but I will post again. Really you do need a symmetrical image for this, makes life that much easier.
First some spokes from the center to the large circle. Twice the number of required small circles. Make a path, apply the script.
The only thing certain from this, is the small circle(s) touch in two places. Make your elliptical selection fit, make it into a path.
Same script, but for 9 repetitions of the small circle.
Since I am feeling not so wonderful today, how about Contiguous circles on PCD (PCD = periodic centers diameter)
I use an old script, duplicate and rotate a path. It has been posted before but I will post again. Really you do need a symmetrical image for this, makes life that much easier.
First some spokes from the center to the large circle. Twice the number of required small circles. Make a path, apply the script.
The only thing certain from this, is the small circle(s) touch in two places. Make your elliptical selection fit, make it into a path.
Same script, but for 9 repetitions of the small circle.
Quote:PS.: Sorry about the title, but that's what I could come up with.
Since I am feeling not so wonderful today, how about Contiguous circles on PCD (PCD = periodic centers diameter)