Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0542  2461058.5542  14.10  21:30:37.54 +54:16:42.8
 96.25904   2.15528 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 7.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J322.6410+54.2777        | 21:30:37.32 +54:16:36.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 3052.96411 2833.23291 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 3049.06763 2839.20557 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05416 21 30 37.54 +54 16 42.8          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05381 21 30 37.46 +54 16 41.6          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05451 21 30 37.62 +54 16 43.9          14.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0542*  21 30 37.54 +54 16 42.8  14.1 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J322.6410+54.2777,2461058.5542,14.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J322.6410+54.2777 20260118.0542 14.10CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:30:37.54 +54:16:42.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0542  2461058.5542  14.18  21:35:50.99 +53:29:12.6
 96.28885   1.05143 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 7.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2174192816978711680 | 21:35:52.79 +53:29:32.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 2519.45166 3232.29736 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 2515.79565 3239.34521 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05416 21 35 50.99 +53 29 12.6          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05381 21 35 51.07 +53 29 14.4          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05451 21 35 50.92 +53 29 10.8          14.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0542*  21 35 50.99 +53 29 12.6  14.2 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2174192816978711680,2461058.5542,14.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2174192816978711680 20260118.0542 14.18CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:35:50.99 +53:29:12.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0542  2461058.5542  14.02  21:57:46.90 +51:07:59.9
 97.34875  -2.90318 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 7.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J329.4594+51.1214        | 21:57:49.38 +51:07:40.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 227.30400 4224.56006 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 223.37151 4230.49756 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05416 21 57 46.90 +51 07 59.9          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05381 21 57 46.93 +51 07 59.6          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05451 21 57 46.87 +51 08 00.2          14.1 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0542*  21 57 46.90 +51 07 59.9  14.0 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J329.4594+51.1214,2461058.5542,14.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J329.4594+51.1214 20260118.0542 14.02CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_220150_TTUQ1b1x1_1109_bbbb1VAK/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:57:46.90 +51:07:59.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-18-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-17-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  14.03  20:40:05.28 +45:25:58.9
 84.26113   2.27772 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 7.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J310.0220+45.4330        | 20:40:04.98 +45:26:43.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.473+/-0.042 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 3077.30200 3398.32739 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 3072.63843 3392.76318 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 20 40 05.28 +45 25 58.9          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 20 40 05.15 +45 25 58.2          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 20 40 05.41 +45 25 59.6          14.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  20 40 05.28 +45 25 58.9  14.0 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J310.0220+45.4330,2461058.5515,14.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J310.0220+45.4330 20260118.0515 14.03CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:40:05.28 +45:25:58.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  13.80  21:05:34.84 +44:54:42.6
 86.73848  -1.50544 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.2" and 7.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2162618429876014976 | 21:05:35.51 +44:54:14.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 327.84549 3317.03271 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 322.93280 3312.05591 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 21 05 34.84 +44 54 42.6          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 21 05 34.72 +44 54 44.9          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 21 05 34.96 +44 54 40.3          13.8 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  21 05 34.84 +44 54 42.6  13.8 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2162618429876014976,2461058.5515,13.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2162618429876014976 20260118.0515 13.80CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:05:34.84 +44:54:42.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  13.75  20:27:24.18 +48:16:23.0
 85.26209   5.70810 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 6.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J306.8527+48.2834        | 20:27:22.72 +48:16:57.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A1V (LAMOST DR5)                            
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 4525.33008 1807.53394 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 4521.10156 1802.01953 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 20 27 24.18 +48 16 23.0          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 20 27 24.10 +48 16 21.8          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 20 27 24.26 +48 16 24.2          13.8 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  20 27 24.18 +48 16 23.0  13.8 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J306.8527+48.2834,2461058.5515,13.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J306.8527+48.2834 20260118.0515 13.75CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:27:24.18 +48:16:23.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  13.84  21:00:50.92 +45:22:53.9
 86.53469  -0.56984 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J315.2160+45.3783        | 21:00:50.92 +45:22:53.9 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 882.76147 3125.90161 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 878.15442 3120.96069 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 21 00 50.92 +45 22 53.9          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 21 00 50.85 +45 22 55.8          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 21 00 50.99 +45 22 52.1          13.8 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  21 00 50.92 +45 22 53.9  13.8 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J315.2160+45.3783,2461058.5515,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J315.2160+45.3783 20260118.0515 13.84CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:00:50.92 +45:22:53.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  13.96  21:06:10.82 +47:03:34.5
 88.40071  -0.14112 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 6.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 2165133184747940096 | 21:06:12.76 +47:04:01.1 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 509.00610 2022.80640 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 505.04590 2018.11755 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 21 06 10.82 +47 03 34.5          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 21 06 10.92 +47 03 37.0          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 21 06 10.72 +47 03 31.9          14.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  21 06 10.82 +47 03 34.5  14.0 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 2165133184747940096,2461058.5515,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 2165133184747940096 20260118.0515 13.96CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:06:10.82 +47:03:34.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  13.96  20:19:30.56 +47:52:22.9
 84.17907   6.56781 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.7" and 6.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J304.8770+47.8717        | 20:19:30.56 +47:52:22.9 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 5304.01172 2089.95923 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 5299.07568 2085.79834 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 20 19 30.56 +47 52 22.9          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 20 19 30.30 +47 52 25.6          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 20 19 30.83 +47 52 20.1          14.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  20 19 30.56 +47 52 22.9  14.0 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J304.8770+47.8717,2461058.5515,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J304.8770+47.8717 20260118.0515 13.96CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:19:30.56 +47:52:22.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  13.90  20:20:51.91 +44:52:16.5
 81.81278   4.69154 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 6.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2081399601861363712 | 20:20:48.54 +44:52:01.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 5083.45410 3888.04590 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 5079.33936 3883.46045 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 20 20 51.91 +44 52 16.5          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 20 20 51.96 +44 52 18.0          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 20 20 51.86 +44 52 15.1          13.9 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  20 20 51.91 +44 52 16.5  13.9 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2081399601861363712,2461058.5515,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2081399601861363712 20260118.0515 13.90CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:20:51.91 +44:52:16.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  14.18  20:29:57.67 +48:26:06.8
 85.64235   5.45574 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 6.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J307.4795+48.4255        | 20:29:57.82 +48:25:25.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 4277.02148 1691.80652 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 4273.04736 1686.58728 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 20 29 57.67 +48 26 06.8          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 20 29 57.67 +48 26 06.5          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 20 29 57.67 +48 26 07.0          14.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  20 29 57.67 +48 26 06.8  14.2 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J307.4795+48.4255,2461058.5515,14.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J307.4795+48.4255 20260118.0515 14.18CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:29:57.67 +48:26:06.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0515  2461058.5515  11.35  19:43:00.86 +40:57:34.7
 74.82162   8.56505 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J295.7383+40.9608        | 19:43:00.92 +40:57:35.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A5/8III/IV 2016A&A...594A..39F KIC 5719468  J-Ks=0.136+/-0.028 (F)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits


fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9332.35254 6222.36670 image    wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 9333.36523 6217.38086 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9322.75781 6220.04492 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits -crosshair 9317.82812 6215.37939 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05151 19 43 00.86 +40 57 34.7          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05116 19 43 00.89 +40 57 35.0          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.05185 19 43 00.84 +40 57 34.4          11.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0515*  19 43 00.86 +40 57 34.7  11.3 U             Cyg       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J295.7383+40.9608,2461058.5515,11.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J295.7383+40.9608 20260118.0515 11.35CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-02-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_220926_TTUQ1b1x1_4396_otGvDAyU/fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0003.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:43:00.86 +40:57:34.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-14-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0003_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-01-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_19-13-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1868  2461058.6868  14.47  04:37:38.17 -04:53:16.3
201.07081 -31.84638 galactic  Eri  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3201153719731612544 | 04:37:38.17 -04:53:16.3 (user input)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  (position from user input)  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits


fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-28-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits


fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-29-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0155.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_235557_TTUQ1b1x1_6106_QA4h0YY2/fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-28-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_235557_TTUQ1b1x1_6106_QA4h0YY2/fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-29-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0155.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits  wcs_fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-28-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits -crosshair 1635.60144 177.32890 image    wcs_fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-29-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0155.fits -crosshair 1629.03845 173.89490 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-21-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0233.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_235557_TTUQ1b1x1_6106_QA4h0YY2/fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-28-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_235557_TTUQ1b1x1_6106_QA4h0YY2/fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-29-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0155.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_235557_TTUQ1b1x1_6106_QA4h0YY2

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.18681 04 37 38.17 -04 53 16.3          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.18652 04 37 38.20 -04 53 18.9          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.18709 04 37 38.14 -04 53 13.7          14.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1868*  04 37 38.17 -04 53 16.3  14.5 U             Eri       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3201153719731612544,2461058.6868,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3201153719731612544 20260118.1868 14.47CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_235557_TTUQ1b1x1_6106_QA4h0YY2/fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-28-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_235557_TTUQ1b1x1_6106_QA4h0YY2/fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-29-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0155.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:37:38.17 -04:53:16.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-29-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-28-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-29-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0155_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_23-20-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_22-28-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0942  2461058.5942  14.37  03:45:53.46 +45:34:41.3
152.05222  -7.20074 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J056.4720+45.5795        | 03:45:53.46 +45:34:41.3 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits


fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits


fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits  wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits -crosshair 5814.30713 2886.05664 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits -crosshair 5808.82178 2884.13379 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09422 03 45 53.46 +45 34 41.3          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09395 03 45 53.56 +45 34 40.9          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09450 03 45 53.36 +45 34 41.7          14.4 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0942*  03 45 53.46 +45 34 41.3  14.4 U             Per       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J056.4720+45.5795,2461058.5942,14.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J056.4720+45.5795 20260118.0942 14.37CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:45:53.46 +45:34:41.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0942  2461058.5942  13.73  04:21:55.66 +49:26:46.3
154.04030  -0.27589 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 5.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 270382450577169280  | 04:21:51.66 +49:26:20.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.405+/-0.036 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits


Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits


fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits


fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits -crosshair 378.22229 555.71509 image    wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits -crosshair 373.83521 558.36652 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits -crosshair 9480.73926 5295.41016 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits -crosshair 9475.88574 5292.90771 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09422 04 21 55.66 +49 26 46.3          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09395 04 21 55.64 +49 26 45.9          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09450 04 21 55.68 +49 26 46.8          13.7 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0942*  04 21 55.66 +49 26 46.3  13.7 U             Per       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 270382450577169280,2461058.5942,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 270382450577169280 20260118.0942 13.73CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:21:55.66 +49:26:46.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0942  2461058.5942  12.99  02:57:19.93 +41:48:02.2
146.71607 -15.18399 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 5.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:57:19.93 +41:48:02.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.329+/-0.031 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits


Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits


fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits


fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits -crosshair 9045.05957 5685.34814 image    wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits -crosshair 9039.53125 5689.62305 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits -crosshair 270.44879 1227.11890 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits -crosshair 264.97931 1225.91492 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09422 02 57 19.93 +41 48 02.2          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09395 02 57 19.89 +41 48 01.9          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09450 02 57 19.98 +41 48 02.6          13.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0942*  02 57 19.93 +41 48 02.2  13.0 U             Per       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.5942,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.0942 12.99CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:57:19.93 +41:48:02.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.0942  2461058.5942  12.32  02:59:56.44 +42:50:08.3
146.63353 -14.04496 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 5.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 432457783133257856  | 02:59:56.40 +42:50:08.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.729+/-0.026 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits


Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits


fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits


fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits -crosshair 8705.10254 5071.74951 image    wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits -crosshair 8700.41992 5073.46240 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits -crosshair 682.43579 1794.85449 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits -crosshair 677.02539 1793.46082 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09422 02 59 56.44 +42 50 08.3          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09395 02 59 56.42 +42 50 08.5          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.09450 02 59 56.46 +42 50 08.1          12.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.0942*  02 59 56.44 +42 50 08.3  12.3 U             Per       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 432457783133257856,2461058.5942,12.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 432457783133257856 20260118.0942 12.32CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Per-02-Q1b1x1_220533_TTUQ1b1x1_17994_a8A0qb0S/fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:59:56.44 +42:50:08.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-15-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  14.16  07:05:24.00 +02:58:20.1
211.87307   4.45961 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:05:24.00 +02:58:20.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 6853.71484 1332.77734 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 6859.48926 1332.34094 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 07 05 24.00 +02 58 20.1          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 07 05 23.99 +02 58 19.1          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 07 05 24.00 +02 58 21.0          14.1 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  07 05 24.00 +02 58 20.1  14.2 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.6076,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.1076 14.16CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:05:24.00 +02:58:20.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  14.02  06:44:48.25 +02:01:09.4
210.37855  -0.55431 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:44:48.25 +02:01:09.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3738.89160 814.48608 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3744.65649 814.14893 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 44 48.25 +02 01 09.4          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 44 48.26 +02 01 08.3          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 44 48.23 +02 01 10.5          14.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 44 48.25 +02 01 09.4  14.0 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.6076,14.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.1076 14.02CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:48.25 +02:01:09.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  13.41  06:44:27.08 +01:07:07.6
211.13952  -1.04390 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 5.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:44:27.08 +01:07:07.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5IIb 2012A&A...543A.125G CoRoT 102734910                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3671.97046 268.61349 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3677.36670 268.47879 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 44 27.08 +01 07 07.6          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 44 27.04 +01 07 05.1          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 44 27.11 +01 07 10.0          13.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 44 27.08 +01 07 07.6  13.4 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.6076,13.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.1076 13.41CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:27.08 +01:07:07.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  13.05  06:43:29.65 +01:56:31.6
210.29770  -0.88073 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 5.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3126022299206041600 | 06:43:30.50 +01:56:36.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F8 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289013                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3540.07422 771.62231 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3545.97998 771.41687 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 43 29.65 +01 56 31.6          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 43 29.61 +01 56 30.1          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 43 29.69 +01 56 33.1          13.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 43 29.65 +01 56 31.6  13.1 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3126022299206041600,2461058.6076,13.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3126022299206041600 20260118.1076 13.05CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:43:29.65 +01:56:31.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  12.26  06:34:26.94 +11:05:58.3
201.13003   1.32384 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 5.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3328033307133056768 | 06:34:24.43 +11:06:11.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 2322.61084 6338.87305 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 2328.09448 6338.40771 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 34 26.94 +11 05 58.3          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 34 26.97 +11 05 58.1          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 34 26.91 +11 05 58.5          12.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 34 26.94 +11 05 58.3  12.3 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3328033307133056768,2461058.6076,12.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3328033307133056768 20260118.1076 12.26CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:34:26.94 +11:05:58.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  12.84  06:44:25.88 +01:59:00.9
210.36776  -0.65348 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 6.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J101.1090+01.9830        | 06:44:24.41 +01:58:38.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3682.02954 793.97388 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3687.97095 793.47778 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 44 25.88 +01 59 00.9          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 44 25.85 +01 59 00.6          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 44 25.91 +01 59 01.3          12.9 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 44 25.88 +01 59 00.9  12.8 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.1090+01.9830,2461058.6076,12.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J101.1090+01.9830 20260118.1076 12.84CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:25.88 +01:59:00.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  13.16  06:46:23.92 +01:22:31.0
211.13345  -0.49377 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 5.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J101.5841+01.3784        | 06:46:21.89 +01:22:40.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B9 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289121                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3970.35083 419.34290 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3975.99121 418.64120 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 46 23.92 +01 22 31.0          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 46 23.89 +01 22 30.7          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 46 23.95 +01 22 31.2          13.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 46 23.92 +01 22 31.0  13.2 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.5841+01.3784,2461058.6076,13.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J101.5841+01.3784 20260118.1076 13.16CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:23.92 +01:22:31.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  13.10  06:49:54.89 +01:05:44.9
211.78305   0.16082 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 5.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3125683275966107136 | 06:49:55.50 +01:05:33.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289218                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 4498.65967 239.56000 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4504.03662 239.46400 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 49 54.89 +01 05 44.9          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 49 54.97 +01 05 43.2          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 49 54.82 +01 05 46.6          13.1 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 49 54.89 +01 05 44.9  13.1 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3125683275966107136,2461058.6076,13.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3125683275966107136 20260118.1076 13.10CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:54.89 +01:05:44.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  13.47  06:43:19.44 +01:15:02.8
210.89339  -1.23432 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.7" and 5.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3125836692194820352 | 06:43:16.59 +01:14:50.7 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)   SpType: A5 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 289043                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3502.50610 351.84979 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3508.05713 351.35419 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 43 19.44 +01 15 02.8          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 43 19.27 +01 15 00.7          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 43 19.61 +01 15 05.0          13.5 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 43 19.44 +01 15 02.8  13.5 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3125836692194820352,2461058.6076,13.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3125836692194820352 20260118.1076 13.47CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:43:19.44 +01:15:02.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  14.16  06:47:44.24 +08:25:14.7
205.01110   3.01285 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 5.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J101.9333+08.4201        | 06:47:42.34 +08:25:31.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F6 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 4264.68994 4661.42822 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 4270.35840 4661.19385 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 47 44.24 +08 25 14.7          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 47 44.23 +08 25 13.1          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 47 44.25 +08 25 16.3          14.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 47 44.24 +08 25 14.7  14.2 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.9333+08.4201,2461058.6076,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J101.9333+08.4201 20260118.1076 14.16CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:44.24 +08:25:14.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1076  2461058.6076  14.04  06:44:09.17 +01:28:16.3
210.79187  -0.94938 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 5.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J101.0307+01.4656        | 06:44:09.17 +01:28:16.3 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits


fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits  wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 3631.97144 483.58160 image    wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits -crosshair 3637.12354 483.05881 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-57-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0404.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10756 06 44 09.17 +01 28 16.3          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10733 06 44 09.13 +01 28 14.2          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.10779 06 44 09.21 +01 28 18.3          14.1 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1076*  06 44 09.17 +01 28 16.3  14.0 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.0307+01.4656,2461058.6076,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J101.0307+01.4656 20260118.1076 14.04CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0047.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_232330_TTUQ1b1x1_27033_0a2zObSS/fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:09.17 +01:28:16.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-35-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-56-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-34-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  13.49  06:35:14.38 +11:24:57.1
200.93824   1.64148 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:35:14.38 +11:24:57.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 71.65930 1825.63831 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 68.20810 1825.87695 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 06 35 14.38 +11 24 57.1          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 06 35 14.32 +11 24 57.2          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 06 35 14.43 +11 24 57.1          13.4 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  06 35 14.38 +11 24 57.1  13.5 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.6185,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.1185 13.49CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:35:14.38 +11:24:57.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  13.08  06:53:07.07 +18:48:33.8
196.24292   8.81206 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:53:07.07 +18:48:33.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G1 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 2928.91699 6169.27539 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 2925.47998 6169.42236 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 06 53 07.07 +18 48 33.8          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 06 53 07.06 +18 48 34.3          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 06 53 07.07 +18 48 33.3          13.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  06 53 07.07 +18 48 33.8  13.1 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.6185,13.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.1185 13.08CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:07.07 +18:48:33.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  12.31  06:39:03.68 +16:18:53.8
196.99620   4.70292 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 4.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J099.7609+16.3201        | 06:39:03.03 +16:19:05.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 817.19818 4767.04150 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 813.18579 4767.90332 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 06 39 03.68 +16 18 53.8          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 06 39 03.77 +16 18 52.1          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 06 39 03.58 +16 18 55.4          12.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  06 39 03.68 +16 18 53.8  12.3 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J099.7609+16.3201,2461058.6185,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J099.7609+16.3201 20260118.1185 12.31CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:03.68 +16:18:53.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  13.80  06:45:07.87 +09:02:31.2
204.16406   2.72131 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | FX Mon                       | 06:45:05.61 +09:02:18.2 (Gaia DR3)  | M (local)        | 428.500000000000 (local) |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE        SpType: M8 1978PASJ...30..657I [II78] 46                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 1480.93298 311.83301 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 1477.37671 312.67371 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 06 45 07.87 +09 02 31.2          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 06 45 07.85 +09 02 29.6          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 06 45 07.89 +09 02 32.9          13.8 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  06 45 07.87 +09 02 31.2  13.8 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
FX Mon,2461058.6185,13.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
FX Mon 20260118.1185 13.80CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:45:07.87 +09:02:31.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  13.89  06:59:27.13 +08:58:50.0
205.81903   5.84932 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J104.8512+08.9749        | 06:59:27.13 +08:58:50.0 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: A7III (LAMOST DR5)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 3626.61011 197.83000 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 3622.90869 197.98300 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 06 59 27.13 +08 58 50.0          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 06 59 27.13 +08 58 50.0          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 06 59 27.12 +08 58 49.9          13.8 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  06 59 27.13 +08 58 50.0  13.9 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J104.8512+08.9749,2461058.6185,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J104.8512+08.9749 20260118.1185 13.89CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:59:27.13 +08:58:50.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  14.18  06:45:59.85 +17:18:02.9
196.85924   6.62873 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 4.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J101.5011+17.3010        | 06:45:59.85 +17:18:02.9 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 1861.24084 5305.64697 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 1856.95093 5305.64453 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 06 45 59.85 +17 18 02.9          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 06 45 59.99 +17 18 03.6          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 06 45 59.71 +17 18 02.3          14.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  06 45 59.85 +17 18 02.9  14.2 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.5011+17.3010,2461058.6185,14.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J101.5011+17.3010 20260118.1185 14.18CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:45:59.85 +17:18:02.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  14.38  06:49:20.27 +12:31:04.4
201.52374   5.21370 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.6" and 2.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3351740495813090560 | 06:49:20.32 +12:31:46.9 (Gaia DR3)  | DSCT/GDOR (local) |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE   SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                            
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 2213.38013 2393.64160 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 2210.51392 2392.95605 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 06 49 20.27 +12 31 04.4          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 06 49 20.11 +12 31 06.6          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 06 49 20.44 +12 31 02.1          14.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  06 49 20.27 +12 31 04.4  14.4 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3351740495813090560,2461058.6185,14.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3351740495813090560 20260118.1185 14.38CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:20.27 +12:31:04.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  13.01  07:39:03.49 +17:27:13.5
202.18276  18.17432 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:39:03.49 +17:27:13.5 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: K1 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.618+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits -crosshair 92.91780 992.46667 image    wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits -crosshair 90.59140 985.61780 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 9543.97754 5251.45557 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 9540.37695 5251.48438 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 07 39 03.49 +17 27 13.5          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 07 39 03.49 +17 27 13.3          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 07 39 03.49 +17 27 13.8          13.0 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  07 39 03.49 +17 27 13.5  13.0 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.6185,13.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.1185 13.01CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:03.49 +17:27:13.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  13.15  07:37:40.36 +16:07:47.3
203.31429  17.33675 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:37:40.36 +16:07:47.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.782+/-0.032 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits -crosshair 270.43149 1809.33887 image    wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits -crosshair 267.70160 1802.27527 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 9342.00977 4440.14404 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 9338.43652 4440.12500 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 07 37 40.36 +16 07 47.3          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 07 37 40.35 +16 07 47.3          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 07 37 40.38 +16 07 47.3          13.1 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  07 37 40.36 +16 07 47.3  13.2 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.6185,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.1185 13.15CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:37:40.36 +16:07:47.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  12.63  07:37:51.33 +18:18:29.8
201.23761  18.25216 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 671404616451558144  | 07:37:51.38 +18:18:30.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K1 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.628+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits -crosshair 287.14441 476.14529 image    wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits -crosshair 284.92920 469.18420 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 9364.97949 5771.65918 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 9361.32715 5771.70654 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 07 37 51.33 +18 18 29.8          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 07 37 51.35 +18 18 29.5          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 07 37 51.32 +18 18 30.1          12.6 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  07 37 51.33 +18 18 29.8  12.6 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 671404616451558144,2461058.6185,12.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 671404616451558144 20260118.1185 12.63CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:37:51.33 +18:18:29.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  12.20  06:37:25.95 +09:17:01.2
203.08059   1.14134 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 3.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J099.3552+09.2957        | 06:37:25.95 +09:17:01.2 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.306+/-0.030 (F)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits -crosshair 9169.91504 6012.05713 image    wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits -crosshair 9167.31836 6005.20898 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 323.54379 509.38501 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 319.87439 509.68140 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 06 37 25.95 +09 17 01.2          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 06 37 25.93 +09 17 00.7          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 06 37 25.97 +09 17 01.7          12.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  06 37 25.95 +09 17 01.2  12.2 U             Mon       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J099.3552+09.2957,2461058.6185,12.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J099.3552+09.2957 20260118.1185 12.20CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:25.95 +09:17:01.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  12.41  07:34:50.88 +18:51:22.6
200.41138  17.81516 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 672248075012226816  | 07:34:50.90 +18:51:23.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.230+/-0.030 (F)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits -crosshair 737.70819 162.54660 image    wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits -crosshair 735.32800 155.64290 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 8924.34375 6100.33887 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 8920.84766 6100.37549 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 07 34 50.88 +18 51 22.6          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 07 34 50.88 +18 51 22.5          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 07 34 50.88 +18 51 22.7          12.4 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  07 34 50.88 +18 51 22.6  12.4 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 672248075012226816,2461058.6185,12.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 672248075012226816 20260118.1185 12.41CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:34:50.88 +18:51:22.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  12.22  07:33:05.67 +18:22:13.0
200.70541  17.24055 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J113.2821+18.3690        | 07:33:05.71 +18:22:13.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K1 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.558+/-0.036 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits -crosshair 985.43378 470.53799 image    wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits -crosshair 982.71118 463.97821 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 8668.14551 5799.34277 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 8664.54688 5799.36914 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 07 33 05.67 +18 22 13.0          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 07 33 05.68 +18 22 13.0          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 07 33 05.66 +18 22 13.1          12.2 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  07 33 05.67 +18 22 13.0  12.2 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J113.2821+18.3690,2461058.6185,12.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J113.2821+18.3690 20260118.1185 12.22CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:05.67 +18:22:13.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  13.22  07:31:35.60 +17:40:15.2
201.22474  16.63253 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:31:35.60 +17:40:15.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.626+/-0.027 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits


Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits -crosshair 1193.02173 906.14441 image    wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits -crosshair 1190.59424 899.28729 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 8447.67871 5370.27686 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 8444.55273 5370.53662 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code. The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11854 07 31 35.60 +17 40 15.2          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11832 07 31 35.51 +17 40 14.4          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 18.11875 07 31 35.70 +17 40 16.1          13.3 R      500

You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services:
MPChecker (in case the button does not work)
NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets)
sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work)
fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)

Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP. Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!

TCP 2026 01 18.1185*  07 31 35.60 +17 40 15.2  13.2 U             Gem       9 0

Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461058.6185,13.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260118.1185 13.22CV NMW


The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs

The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to  vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0438.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-17_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_230328_TTUQ1b1x1_314_8lsNNm5I/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:31:35.60 +17:40:15.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-17_20-50-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 18.1185  2461058.6185  13.41  07:37:10.18 +18:16:34.2
201.20062  18.09000 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 07:37:10.18 +18:16:34.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.311+/-0.028 (F)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.