Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2326  2461061.7326  14.19  09:03:39.82 +03:22:08.1
226.11573  30.75807 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" 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        | Gaia DR3 578306596103857152  | 09:03:39.44 +03:21:25.3 (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.

Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits


fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-34-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits


fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-35-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.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/Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_235717_TTUQ1b1x1_26225_gnlw5i0w/fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-34-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_235717_TTUQ1b1x1_26225_gnlw5i0w/fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-35-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits  wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-34-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits -crosshair 9152.62891 1528.60864 image    wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-35-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits -crosshair 9146.18262 1529.86426 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0483.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_235717_TTUQ1b1x1_26225_gnlw5i0w/fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-34-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_235717_TTUQ1b1x1_26225_gnlw5i0w/fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-35-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.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_2026-01-20_CI_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_235717_TTUQ1b1x1_26225_gnlw5i0w

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 21.23262 09 03 39.82 +03 22 08.1          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.23239 09 03 39.83 +03 22 07.2          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.23285 09 03 39.80 +03 22 08.9          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 21.2326*  09 03 39.82 +03 22 08.1  14.2 U             Hya       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 578306596103857152,2461061.7326,14.19,0.05,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 578306596103857152 20260121.2326 14.19CV 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/Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_235717_TTUQ1b1x1_26225_gnlw5i0w/fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-34-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_235717_TTUQ1b1x1_26225_gnlw5i0w/fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-35-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:03:39.82 +03:22:08.1 ;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_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-35-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-34-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-35-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0253_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-34-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0967  2461061.5967  14.07  06:31:19.12 +18:17:55.8
194.38091   3.96135 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.7 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        | EPIC 202091663               | 06:31:16.96 +18:17:43.7 (Gaia DR3)  | VAR (local)      |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE   SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)      J-Ks=0.370+/-0.066 (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.

Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 5215.56152 944.90979 image    wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 5221.14062 939.59180 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi

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 21.09671 06 31 19.12 +18 17 55.8          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09643 06 31 19.10 +18 17 55.5          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09699 06 31 19.14 +18 17 56.2          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 21.0967*  06 31 19.12 +18 17 55.8  14.1 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
EPIC 202091663,2461061.5967,14.07,0.05,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
EPIC 202091663 20260121.0967 14.07CV 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:31:19.12 +18:17:55.8 ;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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0967  2461061.5967  14.44  05:59:14.19 +17:11:60.0
191.70097  -3.27568 galactic  Ori  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 7.6 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 J089.8156+17.1852        | 05:59:13.57 +17:11:30.0 (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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 547.00208 517.92999 image    wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 552.27533 512.49847 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi

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 21.09671 05 59 14.19 +17 11 60.0          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09643 05 59 14.25 +17 11 59.2          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09699 05 59 14.13 +17 12 00.7          14.6 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 21.0967*  05 59 14.19 +17 11 60.0  14.4 U             Ori       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 J089.8156+17.1852,2461061.5967,14.44,0.05,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 J089.8156+17.1852 20260121.0967 14.44CV 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:59:14.19 +17:11:60.0 ;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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0967  2461061.5967  14.36  06:02:33.43 +23:28:55.5
186.62568   0.51053 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" 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        | Gaia DR3 3424676148667976832 | 06:02:31.31 +23:29:01.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G0 1967AJ.....72.1199M [M67b] +23 348                        
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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 1332.63062 4287.25195 image    wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 1337.43738 4281.67432 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi

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 21.09671 06 02 33.43 +23 28 55.5          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09643 06 02 33.56 +23 28 55.6          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09699 06 02 33.30 +23 28 55.3          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 21.0967*  06 02 33.43 +23 28 55.5  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 3424676148667976832,2461061.5967,14.36,0.05,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 3424676148667976832 20260121.0967 14.36CV 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:02:33.43 +23:28:55.5 ;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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0967  2461061.5967  14.46  06:41:04.16 +22:47:21.0
191.38062   8.01965 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 7.8 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 J100.2684+22.7867        | 06:41:04.16 +22:47:21.0 (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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 6652.33691 3619.74536 image    wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 6658.14062 3614.52954 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi

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 21.09671 06 41 04.16 +22 47 21.0          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09643 06 41 04.06 +22 47 20.6          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09699 06 41 04.25 +22 47 21.4          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 21.0967*  06 41 04.16 +22 47 21.0  14.5 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 J100.2684+22.7867,2461061.5967,14.46,0.05,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 J100.2684+22.7867 20260121.0967 14.46CV 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:41:04.16 +22:47:21.0 ;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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0967  2461061.5967  13.74  06:28:02.60 +17:34:42.7
194.66192   2.93810 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 8.5 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 J097.0101+17.5763        | 06:28:02.60 +17:34:42.7 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G4 (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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits


Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits -crosshair 4663.29883 5846.30322 image    wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits -crosshair 4666.93262 5853.13428 image    wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits -crosshair 4731.12988 525.13379 image    wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits -crosshair 4736.93896 518.92249 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi

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 21.09671 06 28 02.60 +17 34 42.7          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09643 06 28 02.53 +17 34 44.9          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09699 06 28 02.67 +17 34 40.5          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 21.0967*  06 28 02.60 +17 34 42.7  13.7 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 J097.0101+17.5763,2461061.5967,13.74,0.05,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 J097.0101+17.5763 20260121.0967 13.74CV 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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0056.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_212140_TTUQ1b1x1_11835_OHq3Gjmi/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:28:02.60 +17:34:42.7 ;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_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-19-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-18-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0056_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883   9.19  07:39:05.81 -22:50:12.1
238.53812  -0.43715 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" 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        | Gaia DR3                     | 07:39:06.61 -22:50:21.0 (Gaia DR3)  | 5615842126631520128 (VSX @ VizieR) | VAR (VSX @ VizieR)   |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE   SpType: K3/4 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 61592                        
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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9366.64844 186.17889 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9360.68457 186.47591 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 39 05.81 -22 50 12.1           9.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 39 05.85 -22 50 12.7           9.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 39 05.76 -22 50 11.4           9.2 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 21.0883*  07 39 05.81 -22 50 12.1   9.2 U             Pup       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 DR3,2461061.5883,9.19,0.05,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 20260121.0883 9.19CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:05.81 -22:50:12.1 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883   9.39  07:33:13.09 -21:56:18.2
237.09127  -1.18584 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" 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 J113.3054-21.9250        | 07:33:13.20 -21:56:15.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A5/7V 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 60343                        
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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8555.43359 769.70428 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8549.66406 769.63757 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 33 13.09 -21 56 18.2           9.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 33 13.06 -21 56 17.7           9.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 33 13.13 -21 56 18.7           9.4 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 21.0883*  07 33 13.09 -21 56 18.2   9.4 U             Pup       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 J113.3054-21.9250,2461061.5883,9.39,0.05,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 J113.3054-21.9250 20260121.0883 9.39CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:13.09 -21:56:18.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  10.03  07:39:04.90 -23:04:35.5
238.74528  -0.55808 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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        | ATO J114.7786-23.0689        | 07:39:05.79 -23:04:45.5 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9357.95312 39.87450 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9352.34473 39.86430 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 39 04.90 -23 04 35.5          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 39 04.86 -23 04 35.3          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 39 04.93 -23 04 35.7          10.0 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 21.0883*  07 39 04.90 -23 04 35.5  10.0 U             Pup       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 J114.7786-23.0689,2461061.5883,10.03,0.05,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 J114.7786-23.0689 20260121.0883 10.03CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:04.90 -23:04:35.5 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  10.37  07:40:19.15 -22:49:11.3
238.66213  -0.18371 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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        | Gaia DR3 5615921531991236608 | 07:40:20.18 -22:49:22.1 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9540.61621 187.93770 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9534.93066 188.05830 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 40 19.15 -22 49 11.3          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 40 19.13 -22 49 11.5          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 40 19.17 -22 49 11.1          10.4 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 21.0883*  07 40 19.15 -22 49 11.3  10.4 U             Pup       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 5615921531991236608,2461061.5883,10.37,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5615921531991236608 20260121.0883 10.37CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:40:19.15 -22:49:11.3 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  10.52  07:27:00.89 -21:09:54.1
235.72069  -2.08119 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" 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        | ATO J111.7505-21.1572        | 07:27:01.12 -21:09:49.1 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 7693.17236 1265.63159 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 7686.96143 1265.96216 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 27 00.89 -21 09 54.1          10.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 27 00.89 -21 09 54.3          10.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 27 00.89 -21 09 53.9          10.5 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 21.0883*  07 27 00.89 -21 09 54.1  10.5 U             CMa       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 J111.7505-21.1572,2461061.5883,10.52,0.05,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 J111.7505-21.1572 20260121.0883 10.52CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:27:00.89 -21:09:54.1 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  10.79  07:24:03.77 -21:40:33.4
235.84589  -2.92818 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" 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        | ATO J111.0113-21.6684        | 07:24:04.14 -21:40:29.5 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 7269.82129 967.04230 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 7263.63330 967.36267 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 24 03.77 -21 40 33.4          10.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 24 03.73 -21 40 33.3          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 24 03.81 -21 40 33.5          10.8 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 21.0883*  07 24 03.77 -21 40 33.4  10.8 U             CMa       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 J111.0113-21.6684,2461061.5883,10.79,0.05,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 J111.0113-21.6684 20260121.0883 10.79CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:24:03.77 -21:40:33.4 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  10.71  07:38:52.45 -22:56:46.8
238.60842  -0.53569 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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 J114.7182-22.9415        | 07:38:53.27 -22:56:55.1 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A5V 1970AJ.....75..324W LF 12 36                        
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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9332.18848 120.87970 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9326.35254 121.01210 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 38 52.45 -22 56 46.8          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 38 52.46 -22 56 46.9          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 38 52.45 -22 56 46.6          10.7 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 21.0883*  07 38 52.45 -22 56 46.8  10.7 U             Pup       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 J114.7182-22.9415,2461061.5883,10.71,0.05,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 J114.7182-22.9415 20260121.0883 10.71CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:52.45 -22:56:46.8 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  11.18  07:36:28.73 -21:48:11.2
237.34043  -0.45885 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" 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        | Gaia DR3                     | 07:36:28.88 -21:48:00.6 (Gaia DR3)  | 5619235150797344896 (VSX @ VizieR) | DSCT|GDOR|SXPHE (VSX @ VizieR) |  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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9020.98145 833.13287 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9014.90039 833.64172 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 36 28.73 -21 48 11.2          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 36 28.79 -21 48 12.9          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 36 28.66 -21 48 09.5          11.2 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 21.0883*  07 36 28.73 -21 48 11.2  11.2 U             Pup       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 DR3,2461061.5883,11.18,0.05,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 20260121.0883 11.18CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:28.73 -21:48:11.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  11.31  07:37:51.98 -21:01:52.7
236.82503   0.20019 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" 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 J114.4636-21.0248        | 07:37:52.14 -21:01:52.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.238+/-0.031 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9238.42090 1293.79675 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9232.69727 1293.75818 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 37 51.98 -21 01 52.7          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 37 51.91 -21 01 52.0          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 37 52.06 -21 01 53.3          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 21.0883*  07 37 51.98 -21 01 52.7  11.3 U             Pup       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 J114.4636-21.0248,2461061.5883,11.31,0.05,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 J114.4636-21.0248 20260121.0883 11.31CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:37:51.98 -21:01:52.7 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  11.29  07:39:23.95 -22:54:25.0
238.63354  -0.41106 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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        | ATO J114.8607-22.9042        | 07:39:24.87 -22:54:34.2 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9407.62305 141.40860 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9401.97852 141.30800 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 39 23.95 -22 54 25.0          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 39 23.92 -22 54 24.5          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 39 23.99 -22 54 25.5          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 21.0883*  07 39 23.95 -22 54 25.0  11.3 U             Pup       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 J114.8607-22.9042,2461061.5883,11.29,0.05,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 J114.8607-22.9042 20260121.0883 11.29CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:23.95 -22:54:25.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  11.43  07:32:18.05 -20:32:12.7
235.76058  -0.69624 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 5620193821859991552 | 07:32:18.11 -20:32:06.5 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8454.48926 1622.93933 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8448.48633 1623.10254 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 32 18.05 -20 32 12.7          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 32 18.00 -20 32 12.5          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 32 18.10 -20 32 13.0          11.4 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 21.0883*  07 32 18.05 -20 32 12.7  11.4 U             Pup       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 5620193821859991552,2461061.5883,11.43,0.05,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 5620193821859991552 20260121.0883 11.43CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:18.05 -20:32:12.7 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  11.48  07:23:08.70 -21:47:31.5
235.84813  -3.17090 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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 5619716736881376768 | 07:23:08.63 -21:47:30.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.266+/-0.035 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 7138.33545 899.05298 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 7132.15527 899.31989 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 23 08.70 -21 47 31.5          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 23 08.68 -21 47 30.7          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 23 08.72 -21 47 32.3          11.5 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 21.0883*  07 23 08.70 -21 47 31.5  11.5 U             CMa       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 5619716736881376768,2461061.5883,11.48,0.05,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 5619716736881376768 20260121.0883 11.48CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:23:08.70 -21:47:31.5 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  11.57  07:37:18.75 -21:24:09.1
237.08556  -0.09407 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" 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        | ATO J114.3206-21.3943        | 07:37:19.08 -21:24:15.6 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 9149.77441 1071.76526 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 9143.64453 1071.96655 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 37 18.75 -21 24 09.1          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 37 18.83 -21 24 10.0          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 37 18.68 -21 24 08.2          11.6 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 21.0883*  07 37 18.75 -21 24 09.1  11.6 U             Pup       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 J114.3206-21.3943,2461061.5883,11.57,0.05,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 J114.3206-21.3943 20260121.0883 11.57CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:37:18.75 -21:24:09.1 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  10.35  07:33:29.46 -21:08:10.6
236.41979  -0.74238 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 5620080572159093760 | 07:33:29.56 -21:08:09.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.649+/-0.034 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 8590.92285 1261.44617 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 8597.72949 1261.48096 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 8611.86621 1254.35291 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 8605.77344 1254.58508 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 33 29.46 -21 08 10.6          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 33 29.45 -21 08 10.4          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 33 29.47 -21 08 10.8          10.3 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 21.0883*  07 33 29.46 -21 08 10.6  10.3 U             Pup       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 5620080572159093760,2461061.5883,10.35,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5620080572159093760 20260121.0883 10.35CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:33:29.46 -21:08:10.6 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  11.35  07:18:02.35 -22:47:09.2
236.17816  -4.67893 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" 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        | Gaia DR3 5618179379120529792 | 07:18:02.39 -22:47:08.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.368+/-0.035 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 6392.11816 316.05209 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 6398.68506 316.26080 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 6414.04395 309.67520 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 6407.95801 310.04630 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 18 02.35 -22 47 09.2          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 18 02.31 -22 47 09.2          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 18 02.39 -22 47 09.1          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 21.0883*  07 18 02.35 -22 47 09.2  11.3 U             CMa       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 5618179379120529792,2461061.5883,11.35,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 5618179379120529792 20260121.0883 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:02.35 -22:47:09.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  10.29  06:40:46.88 -13:02:26.0
223.42083  -8.23245 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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 J100.1891-13.0418        | 06:40:46.92 -13:02:26.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A3II/III 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 48019  J-Ks=0.163+/-0.035 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 950.31531 6142.92920 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 957.47388 6143.43213 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 995.17139 6127.13525 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 988.31293 6127.38232 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 06 40 46.88 -13 02 26.0          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 06 40 46.87 -13 02 26.1          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 06 40 46.88 -13 02 25.8          10.3 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 21.0883*  06 40 46.88 -13 02 26.0  10.3 U             CMa       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 J100.1891-13.0418,2461061.5883,10.29,0.05,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 J100.1891-13.0418 20260121.0883 10.29CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:40:46.88 -13:02:26.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0883  2461061.5883  10.36  07:27:05.60 -22:44:05.2
237.11210  -2.81056 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 5618661892925819008 | 07:27:05.73 -22:44:06.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.234+/-0.032 (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.

CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits


CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits


fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits -crosshair 7662.57178 320.19360 image    wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits -crosshair 7669.25586 320.30551 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits -crosshair 7678.40332 313.75201 image    wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits -crosshair 7672.35742 314.06241 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B

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 21.08827 07 27 05.60 -22 44 05.2          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08802 07 27 05.59 -22 44 05.3          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.08853 07 27 05.61 -22 44 05.0          10.3 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 21.0883*  07 27 05.60 -22 44 05.2  10.4 U             CMa       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 5618661892925819008,2461061.5883,10.36,0.05,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 5618661892925819008 20260121.0883 10.36CV 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/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_222120_TTUQ1b1x1_6729_TZJb8W6B/fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0047.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:27:05.60 -22:44:05.2 ;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_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-07-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0047_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-06-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2338  2461061.7338  11.86  09:45:43.81 -13:15:59.9
248.81581  29.50096 galactic  Hya  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.8 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        | Gaia DR3 5690528992264720512 | 09:45:42.84 -13:15:48.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.341+/-0.032 (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.

Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits


fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits


fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.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/Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_002321_TTUQ1b1x1_7334_mKLPxTOm/fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_002321_TTUQ1b1x1_7334_mKLPxTOm/fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits  wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits -crosshair 138.54100 1158.96704 image    wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits -crosshair 142.32030 1158.98499 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-52-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_002321_TTUQ1b1x1_7334_mKLPxTOm/fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_002321_TTUQ1b1x1_7334_mKLPxTOm/fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.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_2026-01-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_002321_TTUQ1b1x1_7334_mKLPxTOm

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 21.23382 09 45 43.81 -13 15 59.9          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.23360 09 45 43.80 -13 15 59.9          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.23404 09 45 43.83 -13 15 60.0          11.9 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 21.2338*  09 45 43.81 -13 15 59.9  11.9 U             Hya       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 5690528992264720512,2461061.7338,11.86,0.05,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 5690528992264720512 20260121.2338 11.86CV 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/Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_002321_TTUQ1b1x1_7334_mKLPxTOm/fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_002321_TTUQ1b1x1_7334_mKLPxTOm/fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:45:43.81 -13:15:59.9 ;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_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-36-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2102  2461061.7102  13.62  08:22:10.66 -13:37:21.6
235.92679  13.07249 galactic  Pup  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 9.6 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 J125.5435-13.6216        | 08:22:10.66 -13:37:21.6 (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.

Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0421.fits


fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0219.fits


fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0220.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/Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0421.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_002937_TTUQ1b1x1_12443_CQpBGa9l/fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0219.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_002937_TTUQ1b1x1_12443_CQpBGa9l/fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0220.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0421.fits  wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0219.fits -crosshair 172.43961 5742.26611 image    wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0220.fits -crosshair 178.89680 5749.35742 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0421.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-19-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0422.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_002937_TTUQ1b1x1_12443_CQpBGa9l/fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0219.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_002937_TTUQ1b1x1_12443_CQpBGa9l/fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0220.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_2026-01-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_002937_TTUQ1b1x1_12443_CQpBGa9l

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 21.21024 08 22 10.66 -13 37 21.6          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.20997 08 22 10.67 -13 37 20.9          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21051 08 22 10.64 -13 37 22.3          13.6 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 21.2102*  08 22 10.66 -13 37 21.6  13.6 U             Pup       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 J125.5435-13.6216,2461061.7102,13.62,0.05,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 J125.5435-13.6216 20260121.2102 13.62CV 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/Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0421.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_002937_TTUQ1b1x1_12443_CQpBGa9l/fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0219.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_002937_TTUQ1b1x1_12443_CQpBGa9l/fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0220.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:22:10.66 -13:37:21.6 ;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_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20_00sec_-15_10C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0220_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20_00sec_-15_10C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20_00sec_-15_10C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0220_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20_00sec_-15_10C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-02-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0219_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.1958  2461061.6958  12.46  03:28:59.05 +37:19:28.7
154.54256 -15.69493 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 222748965456232320  | 03:28:58.88 +37:19:28.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G8 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.585+/-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.

Per-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits


fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-41-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits


fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-42-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Per-04-Q1b1x1_230944_TTUQ1b1x1_14985_npu2Rzwh/fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-41-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Per-04-Q1b1x1_230944_TTUQ1b1x1_14985_npu2Rzwh/fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-42-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits  wcs_fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-41-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 3267.63599 3523.84253 image    wcs_fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-42-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.fits -crosshair 3273.59375 3524.06421 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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-16-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0298.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Per-04-Q1b1x1_230944_TTUQ1b1x1_14985_npu2Rzwh/fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-41-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Per-04-Q1b1x1_230944_TTUQ1b1x1_14985_npu2Rzwh/fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-42-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.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_2026-01-20_CI_Per-04-Q1b1x1_230944_TTUQ1b1x1_14985_npu2Rzwh

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 21.19585 03 28 59.05 +37 19 28.7          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.19557 03 28 59.03 +37 19 28.6          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.19613 03 28 59.06 +37 19 28.8          12.5 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 21.1959*  03 28 59.05 +37 19 28.7  12.5 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 222748965456232320,2461061.6958,12.46,0.05,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 222748965456232320 20260121.1958 12.46CV 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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Per-04-Q1b1x1_230944_TTUQ1b1x1_14985_npu2Rzwh/fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-41-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Per-04-Q1b1x1_230944_TTUQ1b1x1_14985_npu2Rzwh/fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-42-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0200.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:28:59.05 +37:19:28.7 ;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_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-42-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-41-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-42-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0200_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_22-41-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2139  2461061.7139  14.41  07:13:51.21 +03:52:27.7
212.02547   6.74897 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" 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        | ATO J108.4638+03.8750        | 07:13:51.21 +03:52:27.7 (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.

CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits  wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits -crosshair 406.16489 2026.02588 image    wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits -crosshair 399.90891 2030.90540 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0450.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9

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 21.21387 07 13 51.21 +03 52 27.7          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21358 07 13 51.21 +03 52 27.6          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21416 07 13 51.21 +03 52 27.8          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 21.2139*  07 13 51.21 +03 52 27.7  14.4 U             CMi       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 J108.4638+03.8750,2461061.7139,14.41,0.05,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
ATO J108.4638+03.8750 20260121.2139 14.41CV 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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:13:51.21 +03:52:27.7 ;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_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2139  2461061.7139  12.31  08:11:59.36 +08:44:10.1
214.16594  21.84562 galactic  Cnc  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 8.0 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        | target                       | 08:11:59.36 +08:44:10.1 (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.

CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits  wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits -crosshair 9219.34766 4817.19482 image    wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits -crosshair 9212.93652 4821.94043 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0450.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9

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 21.21387 08 11 59.36 +08 44 10.1          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21358 08 11 59.38 +08 44 10.2          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21416 08 11 59.34 +08 44 09.9          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 21.2139*  08 11 59.36 +08 44 10.1  12.3 U             Cnc       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,2461061.7139,12.31,0.05,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
target 20260121.2139 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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:11:59.36 +08:44:10.1 ;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_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2139  2461061.7139  14.23  07:21:50.28 +00:40:23.5
215.81097   7.06852 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 8.0 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        | target                       | 07:21:50.28 +00:40:23.5 (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.

CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits  wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits -crosshair 1565.85181 48.65190 image    wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits -crosshair 1559.57129 53.57680 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0450.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9

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 21.21387 07 21 50.28 +00 40 23.5          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21358 07 21 50.28 +00 40 23.3          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21416 07 21 50.29 +00 40 23.8          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 21.2139*  07 21 50.28 +00 40 23.5  14.2 U             CMi       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,2461061.7139,14.23,0.05,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 20260121.2139 14.23CV 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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:21:50.28 +00:40:23.5 ;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_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2139  2461061.7139  14.49  07:17:35.79 +10:38:44.2
206.30877  10.59423 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 8.3 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 J109.3990+10.6451        | 07:17:35.79 +10:38:44.2 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.992+/-0.136 (M)
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.

CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits  wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits -crosshair 1100.84680 6122.54883 image    wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits -crosshair 1094.62915 6127.97559 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0450.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9

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 21.21387 07 17 35.79 +10 38 44.2          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21358 07 17 35.76 +10 38 43.0          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21416 07 17 35.82 +10 38 45.3          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 21.2139*  07 17 35.79 +10 38 44.2  14.5 U             CMi       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 J109.3990+10.6451,2461061.7139,14.49,0.05,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
ATO J109.3990+10.6451 20260121.2139 14.49CV 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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:35.79 +10:38:44.2 ;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_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2139  2461061.7139  14.48  07:38:25.81 +05:48:58.1
213.05992  13.09017 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" and 7.5 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                       | 07:38:25.81 +05:48:58.1 (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.

CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits  wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits -crosshair 4151.81836 3108.67920 image    wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits -crosshair 4145.92139 3113.25098 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0450.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9

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 21.21387 07 38 25.81 +05 48 58.1          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21358 07 38 25.74 +05 48 58.8          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21416 07 38 25.88 +05 48 57.3          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 21.2139*  07 38 25.81 +05 48 58.1  14.5 U             CMi       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,2461061.7139,14.48,0.05,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 20260121.2139 14.48CV 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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:25.81 +05:48:58.1 ;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_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2139  2461061.7139  14.42  07:18:39.56 +03:40:50.7
212.74611   7.73063 galactic  CMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 8.4 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        | ATO J109.6570+03.6867        | 07:18:37.99 +03:41:27.0 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=1.162+/-0.229 (M)
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.

CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits


fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits  wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits -crosshair 1138.05371 1889.93262 image    wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits -crosshair 1131.03845 1894.62061 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0450.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.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_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9

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 21.21387 07 18 39.56 +03 40 50.7          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21358 07 18 39.70 +03 40 51.3          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.21416 07 18 39.42 +03 40 50.2          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 21.2139*  07 18 39.56 +03 40 50.7  14.4 U             CMi       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 J109.6570+03.6867,2461061.7139,14.42,0.05,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 J109.6570+03.6867 20260121.2139 14.42CV 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/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0225.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_235520_TTUQ1b1x1_11017_C2OzQjr9/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0226.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:39.56 +03:40:50.7 ;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_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-08-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0226_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0225_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.1448  2461061.6448  14.40  01:02:41.86 +21:01:02.7
126.45628 -41.77727 galactic  Psc  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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        | target                       | 01:02:41.86 +21:01:02.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.752+/-0.030 (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.

And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits


fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits


fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-28-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.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/And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-07-Q1b1x1_232321_TTUQ1b1x1_8270_EZKUoydC/fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-07-Q1b1x1_232321_TTUQ1b1x1_8270_EZKUoydC/fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-28-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits  wcs_fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits -crosshair 3754.00586 3761.66870 image    wcs_fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-28-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits -crosshair 3758.62500 3756.54492 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-15-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0161.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-07-Q1b1x1_232321_TTUQ1b1x1_8270_EZKUoydC/fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-07-Q1b1x1_232321_TTUQ1b1x1_8270_EZKUoydC/fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-28-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.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_2026-01-20_CI_And-07-Q1b1x1_232321_TTUQ1b1x1_8270_EZKUoydC

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 21.14479 01 02 41.86 +21 01 02.7          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.14451 01 02 41.85 +21 01 02.5          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.14508 01 02 41.86 +21 01 02.8          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 21.1448*  01 02 41.86 +21 01 02.7  14.4 U             Psc       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,2461061.6448,14.40,0.05,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 20260121.1448 14.40CV 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/And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0159.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-07-Q1b1x1_232321_TTUQ1b1x1_8270_EZKUoydC/fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-27-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0126.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-07-Q1b1x1_232321_TTUQ1b1x1_8270_EZKUoydC/fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-28-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:02:41.86 +21:01:02.7 ;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_And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-28-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-28-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_And-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-13-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-27-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0126_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.1434  2461061.6434  13.12  23:22:44.50 +39:32:50.9
104.86740 -20.19274 galactic  And  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 7.2 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        | target                       | 23:22:44.50 +39:32:50.9 (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.

And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits


fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits


fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.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/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits  wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits -crosshair 9179.47168 2199.05469 image    wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits -crosshair 9184.33887 2193.69873 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-40-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.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_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR

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 21.14343 23 22 44.50 +39 32 50.9          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.14309 23 22 44.42 +39 32 50.7          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.14377 23 22 44.59 +39 32 51.2          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 21.1434*  23 22 44.50 +39 32 50.9  13.1 U             And       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,2461061.6434,13.12,0.05,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 20260121.1434 13.12CV 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/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:22:44.50 +39:32:50.9 ;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_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.1434  2461061.6434  13.79  00:36:18.24 +40:19:34.0
119.81160 -22.45393 galactic  And  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" 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        | Gaia DR3 varaible 380801867868485376 | 00:36:18.24 +40:19:34.0 (user input)  |                  | 2022yCat.1358....0G  |  (position from user input)  Gaia DR3 varaible (the VSX policy as of July 2022 is to regard variables from Gaia DR3 as 'known')   SpType: K0 (LAMOST DR5)  J-Ks=0.540+/-0.054 (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.

And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits


fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits


fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.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/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits  wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits -crosshair 668.09888 1419.46643 image    wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits -crosshair 673.20972 1415.33398 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-40-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.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_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR

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 21.14343 00 36 18.24 +40 19 34.0          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.14309 00 36 18.24 +40 19 33.9          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.14377 00 36 18.24 +40 19 34.0          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 21.1434*  00 36 18.24 +40 19 34.0  13.8 U             And       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 varaible 380801867868485376,2461061.6434,13.79,0.05,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 varaible 380801867868485376 20260121.1434 13.79CV 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/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:36:18.24 +40:19:34.0 ;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_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.1434  2461061.6434  14.36  23:48:57.71 +36:41:29.8
109.20626 -24.50937 galactic  And  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" 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        | Gaia DR3 2879601853427469696 | 23:48:58.58 +36:40:50.8 (Gaia DR3)  | DSCT/GDOR (local) |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.452+/-0.059 (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.

And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits


fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits


fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.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/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits  wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits -crosshair 6092.88770 4012.21069 image    wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits -crosshair 6097.85498 4007.60181 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-40-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0128.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.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_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR

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 21.14343 23 48 57.71 +36 41 29.8          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.14309 23 48 57.62 +36 41 30.6          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.14377 23 48 57.79 +36 41 29.0          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 21.1434*  23 48 57.71 +36 41 29.8  14.4 U             And       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 2879601853427469696,2461061.6434,14.36,0.05,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 2879601853427469696 20260121.1434 14.36CV 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/And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0127.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0124.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_And-04-Q1b1x1_230317_TTUQ1b1x1_8030_2m9DSSIR/fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:48:57.71 +36:41:29.8 ;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_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-26-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_And-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_21-39-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0127_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_21-25-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.1166  2461061.6166  14.45  02:10:54.50 -22:31:41.9
202.97130 -71.41457 galactic  Cet  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 6.7 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 J032.7264-22.5283        | 02:10:54.50 -22:31:41.9 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=1.138+/-0.066 (M)
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.

Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0061.fits


fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-47-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0086.fits


fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-48-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.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/Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0061.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_221327_TTUQ1b1x1_29910_TZFQmoa4/fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-47-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0086.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_221327_TTUQ1b1x1_29910_TZFQmoa4/fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-48-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0061.fits  wcs_fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-47-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0086.fits -crosshair 1482.47119 6087.93896 image    wcs_fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-48-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.fits -crosshair 1483.84827 6081.38916 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0061.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-40-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_221327_TTUQ1b1x1_29910_TZFQmoa4/fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-47-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0086.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_221327_TTUQ1b1x1_29910_TZFQmoa4/fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-48-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.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_2026-01-20_CI_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_221327_TTUQ1b1x1_29910_TZFQmoa4

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 21.11659 02 10 54.50 -22 31 41.9          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.11629 02 10 54.44 -22 31 40.5          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.11689 02 10 54.57 -22 31 43.3          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 21.1166*  02 10 54.50 -22 31 41.9  14.4 U             Cet       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 J032.7264-22.5283,2461061.6166,14.45,0.05,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 J032.7264-22.5283 20260121.1166 14.45CV 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/Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0061.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_221327_TTUQ1b1x1_29910_TZFQmoa4/fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-47-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0086.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_221327_TTUQ1b1x1_29910_TZFQmoa4/fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-48-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:10:54.50 -22:31:41.9 ;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_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-48-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-47-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-48-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-39-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0061_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cet-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-47-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.2314  2461061.7314  14.27  04:05:43.00 +59:34:27.6
145.35342   5.44853 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.7" 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        | target                       | 04:05:43.00 +59:34:27.6 (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.

Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits


fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-32-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0250.fits


fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-33-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0251.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/Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_011724_TTUQ1b1x1_17931_hqf23b2d/fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-32-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0250.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_011724_TTUQ1b1x1_17931_hqf23b2d/fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-33-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0251.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-32-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0250.fits -crosshair 9472.19141 4530.78027 image    wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-33-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0251.fits -crosshair 9472.46191 4537.68311 image   

./vast --norotation --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-03-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0409.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_011724_TTUQ1b1x1_17931_hqf23b2d/fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-32-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0250.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_011724_TTUQ1b1x1_17931_hqf23b2d/fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-33-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0251.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_2026-01-21_CI_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_011724_TTUQ1b1x1_17931_hqf23b2d

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 21.23138 04 05 43.00 +59 34 27.6          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.23112 04 05 43.38 +59 34 27.7          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.23163 04 05 42.63 +59 34 27.5          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 21.2314*  04 05 43.00 +59 34 27.6  14.3 U             Cam       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,2461061.7314,14.27,0.05,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 20260121.2314 14.27CV 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/Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_011724_TTUQ1b1x1_17931_hqf23b2d/fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-32-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0250.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-21_CI_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_011724_TTUQ1b1x1_17931_hqf23b2d/fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-33-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0251.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:05:43.00 +59:34:27.6 ;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_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-33-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0251_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-32-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-33-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0251_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-00-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-09-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_23-32-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0570  2461061.5570  14.36  21:58:03.47 +53:02:01.3
 98.54571  -1.42578 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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 J329.5154+53.0298        | 21:58:03.47 +53:02:01.3 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.557+/-0.130 (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-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 483.48981 3097.43408 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 479.53430 3099.15332 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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs

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 21.05703 21 58 03.47 +53 02 01.3          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.05677 21 58 03.44 +53 02 00.5          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.05728 21 58 03.50 +53 02 02.0          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 21.0570*  21 58 03.47 +53 02 01.3  14.4 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 J329.5154+53.0298,2461061.5570,14.36,0.05,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 J329.5154+53.0298 20260121.0570 14.36CV 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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:58:03.47 +53:02:01.3 ;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_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0570  2461061.5570  13.76  21:43:14.29 +53:09:51.9
 96.90340   0.08020 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 4.5 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 J325.8093+53.1646        | 21:43:14.29 +53:09:51.9 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.440+/-0.053 (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.

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


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 1827.88831 3308.01855 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 1823.94775 3310.23999 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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs

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 21.05703 21 43 14.29 +53 09 51.9          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.05677 21 43 14.27 +53 09 51.9          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.05728 21 43 14.31 +53 09 51.9          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 21.0570*  21 43 14.29 +53 09 51.9  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 J325.8093+53.1646,2461061.5570,13.76,0.05,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 J325.8093+53.1646 20260121.0570 13.76CV 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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:43:14.29 +53:09:51.9 ;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_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0570  2461061.5570  14.39  21:54:29.76 +53:51:58.3
 98.64078  -0.44334 galactic  Cyg  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" 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 J328.6256+53.8735        | 21:54:30.16 +53:52:24.8 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.449+/-0.109 (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.

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


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 918.66260 2681.57495 image    wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 915.03381 2683.42041 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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs

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 21.05703 21 54 29.76 +53 51 58.3          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.05677 21 54 29.82 +53 51 57.6          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.05728 21 54 29.70 +53 51 58.9          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 21.0570*  21 54 29.76 +53 51 58.3  14.4 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 J328.6256+53.8735,2461061.5570,14.39,0.05,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 J328.6256+53.8735 20260121.0570 14.39CV 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_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_204848_TTUQ1b1x1_25119_DpvNTDRs/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:54:29.76 +53:51:58.3 ;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_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-22-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_19-21-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0981  2461061.5981  14.40  07:03:47.91 +13:59:10.7
201.76644   9.01894 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 9.7 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 J105.9507+13.9878        | 07:03:47.25 +13:58:31.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.364+/-0.064 (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.

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


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-20-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-21-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_213232_TTUQ1b1x1_20972_T2iswWBs/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-20-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_213232_TTUQ1b1x1_20972_T2iswWBs/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-21-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_20-20-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits -crosshair 4369.10107 3201.11060 image    wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-21-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits -crosshair 4361.27539 3195.29541 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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_213232_TTUQ1b1x1_20972_T2iswWBs/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-20-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_213232_TTUQ1b1x1_20972_T2iswWBs/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-21-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_213232_TTUQ1b1x1_20972_T2iswWBs

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 21.09806 07 03 47.91 +13 59 10.7          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09770 07 03 47.91 +13 59 10.8          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 01 21.09843 07 03 47.91 +13 59 10.6          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 21.0981*  07 03 47.91 +13 59 10.7  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
ATO J105.9507+13.9878,2461061.5981,14.40,0.05,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 J105.9507+13.9878 20260121.0981 14.40CV 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_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_213232_TTUQ1b1x1_20972_T2iswWBs/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-20-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits /mnt/usb2/NMW-TexasTech/workdir/img_2026-01-20_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_213232_TTUQ1b1x1_20972_T2iswWBs/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-21-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:03:47.91 +13:59:10.7 ;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_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-21-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_20-20-31_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_2026-01-20_20-21-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_2026-01-20_20-20-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 01 21.0981  2461061.5981  14.33  06:49:18.38 +09:49:59.0
203.92522   3.99768 galactic  Mon  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 10.6 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 3158499914186542336 | 06:49:21.26 +09:50:14.1 (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.

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


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-20-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits


fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-20_20-21-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits