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:
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!
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 1000696941536327040,2461083.7398,14.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1000696941536327040 20260212.2398 14.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_235213_TTUQ1b1x1_5359_pSXasNQC/fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-44-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0233.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_235213_TTUQ1b1x1_5359_pSXasNQC/fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-45-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0234.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:54:51.72 +57:16:43.6 ;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-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-45-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0234_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-44-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-45-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0234_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-44-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
NSV 2800,2461083.7398,9.64,0.05,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
NSV 2800 20260212.2398 9.64CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-26-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0491.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_235213_TTUQ1b1x1_5359_pSXasNQC/fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-44-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0233.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_235213_TTUQ1b1x1_5359_pSXasNQC/fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-45-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0234.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:05:17.08 +66:32:15.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-45-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0234_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-44-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-45-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0234_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-44-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0233_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 7.51 11:57:54.04 -27:42:41.5
288.67623 33.67386 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" 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 | Gaia DR3 3487062064765702272 | 11:57:54.90 -27:42:35.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K6V 1935ApJ....81..187A HD 103932
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3487062064765702272,2461083.7367,7.51,0.05,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 3487062064765702272 20260212.2367 7.51CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:57:54.04 -27:42:41.5 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 9.48 11:39:12.48 -31:02:39.7
285.19690 29.32778 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3478737318632954496 | 11:39:12.54 -31:02:39.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F3V 1982MSS...C03....0H HD 101286 J-Ks=0.291+/-0.034 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3478737318632954496,2461083.7367,9.48,0.05,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 3478737318632954496 20260212.2367 9.48CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:39:12.48 -31:02:39.7 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 12.03 11:54:15.47 -27:27:20.5
287.65967 33.71463 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3487049042424801280 | 11:54:15.54 -27:27:20.7 (Gaia DR3) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=0.302+/-0.033 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3487049042424801280,2461083.7367,12.03,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3487049042424801280 20260212.2367 12.03CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:54:15.47 -27:27:20.5 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 11.98 11:50:32.59 -30:51:15.8
287.80927 30.22287 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" 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 | Gaia DR3 3479491961568577920 | 11:50:32.59 -30:51:15.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.010+/-0.035 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3479491961568577920,2461083.7367,11.98,0.05,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 3479491961568577920 20260212.2367 11.98CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:50:32.59 -30:51:15.8 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 12.56 11:48:18.91 -29:47:35.4
286.93087 31.10972 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" 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 3480725884196196352 | 11:48:18.92 -29:47:34.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.297+/-0.034 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3480725884196196352,2461083.7367,12.56,0.05,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 3480725884196196352 20260212.2367 12.56CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:48:18.91 -29:47:35.4 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 12.11 11:58:26.73 -27:59:17.3
288.89795 33.43537 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" 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 | Gaia DR3 3486299038055539072 | 11:58:26.73 -27:59:17.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.351+/-0.029 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3486299038055539072,2461083.7367,12.11,0.05,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 3486299038055539072 20260212.2367 12.11CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:58:26.73 -27:59:17.3 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 11.04 11:50:35.12 -30:43:19.6
287.77792 30.35266 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" 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 | Gaia DR3 3479501547935592832 | 11:50:35.14 -30:43:19.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.328+/-0.033 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3479501547935592832,2461083.7367,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3479501547935592832 20260212.2367 11.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:50:35.12 -30:43:19.6 ;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-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 12.45 12:01:50.28 -30:01:59.7
290.32177 31.62107 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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 | Gaia DR3 3473766495285509120 | 12:01:50.33 -30:01:58.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.905+/-0.039 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3473766495285509120,2461083.7367,12.45,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3473766495285509120 20260212.2367 12.45CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:01:50.28 -30:01:59.7 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 10.82 12:06:16.52 -30:53:57.4
291.63166 30.97955 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" 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 | Gaia DR3 3473418637294735744 | 12:06:16.54 -30:53:57.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.799+/-0.027 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3473418637294735744,2461083.7367,10.82,0.05,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 3473418637294735744 20260212.2367 10.82CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:06:16.52 -30:53:57.4 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2367 2461083.7367 12.44 11:56:37.15 -29:04:12.5
288.75322 32.28783 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" 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 | Gaia DR3 3486085801519520128 | 11:56:37.18 -29:04:12.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.771+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3486085801519520128,2461083.7367,12.44,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3486085801519520128 20260212.2367 12.44CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:56:37.15 -29:04:12.5 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASAS J120310-2919.6,2461083.7367,10.71,0.05,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
ASAS J120310-2919.6 20260212.2367 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-11-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0438.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_234818_TTUQ1b1x1_14338_CVFV7jhj/fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0230.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:03:10.50 -29:19:36.2 ;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_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-41-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0230_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-10-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-40-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7382,13.37,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2382 13.37CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0630.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_235613_TTUQ1b1x1_5873_hIEQVi0V/fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0231.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_235613_TTUQ1b1x1_5873_hIEQVi0V/fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:12:59.58 +36:09:60.0 ;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_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0231_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0231_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7382,13.68,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2382 13.68CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0630.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_235613_TTUQ1b1x1_5873_hIEQVi0V/fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0231.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_235613_TTUQ1b1x1_5873_hIEQVi0V/fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:56:29.38 +41:25:52.6 ;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_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0231_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0231_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7382,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2382 14.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0630.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_235613_TTUQ1b1x1_5873_hIEQVi0V/fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0231.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_235613_TTUQ1b1x1_5873_hIEQVi0V/fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0232.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:10.16 +38:47:24.4 ;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_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0231_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-43-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0232_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-42-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0231_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2471* 10 43 19.99 -01 18 29.1 9.0 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7471,8.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2471 8.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:43:19.99 -01:18:29.1 ;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_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2471* 11 14 47.70 -02 25 55.9 12.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7471,11.98,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2471 11.98CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:14:47.70 -02:25:55.9 ;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_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2471 2461083.7471 12.58 11:27:16.58 -03:35:50.1
266.22406 53.16871 galactic Leo Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 9.3 pix This object is listed in comets.txt 2.0" 17.4mag 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.2.0" 17.4mag 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2471* 11 27 16.58 -03 35 50.1 12.6 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7471,12.58,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2471 12.58CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:27:16.58 -03:35:50.1 ;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_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2471* 10 50 53.68 -02 47 34.9 12.9 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7471,12.86,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2471 12.86CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:50:53.68 -02:47:34.9 ;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_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2471* 11 18 21.49 -02 45 40.2 13.5 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7471,13.52,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2471 13.52CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:18:21.49 -02:45:40.2 ;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_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2471* 11 15 13.21 -04 55 48.1 13.6 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7471,13.60,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2471 13.60CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:15:13.21 -04:55:48.1 ;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_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2471* 11 31 01.87 -06 13 13.7 13.9 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7471,13.95,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2471 13.95CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0243.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_000019_TTUQ1b1x1_16039_q96sGXGw/fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0244.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:31:01.87 -06:13:13.7 ;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_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-56-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0244_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-55-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7432,13.70,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2432 13.70CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-00-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0594.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_235421_TTUQ1b1x1_13216_uGHo3Idi/fd_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-49-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0237.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-11_CI_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_235421_TTUQ1b1x1_13216_uGHo3Idi/fd_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-50-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0238.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:56:29.14 +41:25:52.6 ;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_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-00-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0594_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-50-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0238_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-00-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0594_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-49-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-00-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0594_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-50-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0238_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-00-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0594_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-49-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0237_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7499,10.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2499 10.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:19:54.28 -17:31:18.4 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 11.43 12:57:06.79 -22:29:52.4
304.65214 40.35490 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" 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 | Gaia DR3 3499223659800606208 | 12:57:06.47 -22:29:48.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2499* 12 57 06.79 -22 29 52.4 11.4 U Vir 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 3499223659800606208,2461083.7499,11.43,0.05,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 3499223659800606208 20260212.2499 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:57:06.79 -22:29:52.4 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7499,13.60,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2499 13.60CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:19:29.85 -13:53:42.1 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 12.19 12:43:21.48 -21:40:59.0
300.43887 41.14958 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3502932930996426240 | 12:43:21.48 -21:40:58.8 (Gaia DR3) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=0.376+/-0.035 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3502932930996426240,2461083.7499,12.19,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3502932930996426240 20260212.2499 12.19CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:43:21.48 -21:40:59.0 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 11.61 12:38:20.20 -22:35:33.4
298.97306 40.17841 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 | Gaia DR3 3502760337734907264 | 12:38:20.03 -22:35:34.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.340+/-0.035 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3502760337734907264,2461083.7499,11.61,0.05,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 3502760337734907264 20260212.2499 11.61CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:38:20.20 -22:35:33.4 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 12.25 12:54:29.54 -13:34:12.1
304.07015 49.29497 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" 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 | Gaia DR3 3526048543767541888 | 12:54:29.55 -13:34:12.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.361+/-0.031 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3526048543767541888,2461083.7499,12.25,0.05,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 3526048543767541888 20260212.2499 12.25CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:54:29.54 -13:34:12.1 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 12.05 12:33:33.46 -22:48:18.7
297.55982 39.87997 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3501439828565636096 | 12:33:33.51 -22:48:18.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.731+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3501439828565636096,2461083.7499,12.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3501439828565636096 20260212.2499 12.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:33:33.46 -22:48:18.7 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 12.27 12:48:21.49 -21:25:36.0
301.97583 41.43936 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3502623830789114880 | 12:48:21.66 -21:25:33.8 (Gaia DR3) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3502623830789114880,2461083.7499,12.27,0.05,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
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3502623830789114880 20260212.2499 12.27CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:48:21.49 -21:25:36.0 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 12.27 12:54:32.97 -14:00:00.1
304.07933 48.86479 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 | Gaia DR3 3525832012991427200 | 12:54:32.96 -13:59:59.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.596+/-0.032 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3525832012991427200,2461083.7499,12.27,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3525832012991427200 20260212.2499 12.27CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:54:32.97 -14:00:00.1 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 12.22 12:55:21.91 -19:54:17.5
304.19334 42.95727 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3508850571296636416 | 12:55:21.97 -19:54:17.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.378+/-0.030 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3508850571296636416,2461083.7499,12.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3508850571296636416 20260212.2499 12.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:55:21.91 -19:54:17.5 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 11.76 12:48:21.54 -19:50:21.4
301.94146 43.02655 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3509721895606085248 | 12:48:21.78 -19:50:21.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3509721895606085248,2461083.7499,11.76,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3509721895606085248 20260212.2499 11.76CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:48:21.54 -19:50:21.4 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7499,12.72,0.05,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 20260212.2499 12.72CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:42:39.56 -13:49:06.4 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 11.41 12:45:48.13 -22:24:08.9
301.22006 40.45054 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3502087062957211008 | 12:45:48.16 -22:24:09.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.315+/-0.031 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3502087062957211008,2461083.7499,11.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3502087062957211008 20260212.2499 11.41CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:45:48.13 -22:24:08.9 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 10.29 12:55:16.58 -22:10:07.1
304.10402 40.69437 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3502290713126499072 | 12:55:16.61 -22:10:06.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.380+/-0.040 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3502290713126499072,2461083.7499,10.29,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3502290713126499072 20260212.2499 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:55:16.58 -22:10:07.1 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 11.12 12:55:50.64 -22:26:08.9
304.26940 40.42450 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" 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 | Gaia DR3 3499280009771529984 | 12:55:50.50 -22:26:06.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3499280009771529984,2461083.7499,11.12,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3499280009771529984 20260212.2499 11.12CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:55:50.64 -22:26:08.9 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2499 2461083.7499 9.62 12:39:52.42 -23:00:17.9
299.46808 39.78899 galactic Crv Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J189.9664-22.9980 | 12:39:52.42 -23:00:18.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.841+/-0.028 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J189.9664-22.9980,2461083.7499,9.62,0.05,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 J189.9664-22.9980 20260212.2499 9.62CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0247.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_000420_TTUQ1b1x1_5814_dCVHa9xX/fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0248.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:39:52.42 -23:00:17.9 ;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_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-00-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0248_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-05-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Crv-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-59-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2557 2461083.7557 9.38 15:28:51.07 +80:36:51.4
115.74933 34.20174 galactic UMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.2 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 1721044630174180224 | 15:28:50.89 +80:36:51.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K2 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+80 346 J-Ks=0.694+/-0.031 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1721044630174180224,2461083.7557,9.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1721044630174180224 20260212.2557 9.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_02-42-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_02-42-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_001213_TTUQ1b1x1_10457_9yn6EJ5t/fd_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-07-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0254.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_001213_TTUQ1b1x1_10457_9yn6EJ5t/fd_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-08-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0255.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:28:51.07 +80:36:51.4 ;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_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_02-42-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-08-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_02-42-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-07-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_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_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_02-42-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-08-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_02-42-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-07-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2486 2461083.7486 10.76 01:20:13.35 +80:02:23.9
124.23182 17.24095 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 6.4 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 565447189144140032 | 01:20:13.31 +80:02:23.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.301+/-0.031 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 565447189144140032,2461083.7486,10.76,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 565447189144140032 20260212.2486 10.76CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-03-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_000611_TTUQ1b1x1_30845_kL6gqABK/fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-57-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_000611_TTUQ1b1x1_30845_kL6gqABK/fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-58-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0246.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:20:13.35 +80:02:23.9 ;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_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-58-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-57-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0245_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-58-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-57-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0245_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2486 2461083.7486 10.75 00:35:01.02 +78:20:38.3
122.07192 15.49965 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 564277068253456256 | 00:35:00.88 +78:20:38.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.369+/-0.030 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 564277068253456256,2461083.7486,10.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 564277068253456256 20260212.2486 10.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-03-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0152.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_000611_TTUQ1b1x1_30845_kL6gqABK/fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-57-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0245.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_000611_TTUQ1b1x1_30845_kL6gqABK/fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-58-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0246.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:35:01.02 +78:20:38.3 ;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_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-58-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-57-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0245_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-58-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-02-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_23-57-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0245_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
SU Cam,2461083.7603,11.35,0.05,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
SU Cam 20260212.2603 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-08-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0535.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_001813_TTUQ1b1x1_14472_NBe7TIvw/fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0260.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_001813_TTUQ1b1x1_14472_NBe7TIvw/fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0261.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:38:13.20 +73:55:00.2 ;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_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0261_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0261_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
Y Dra,2461083.7603,11.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Y Dra 20260212.2603 11.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-08-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0535.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_001813_TTUQ1b1x1_14472_NBe7TIvw/fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0260.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_001813_TTUQ1b1x1_14472_NBe7TIvw/fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0261.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:42:21.72 +77:51:07.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0261_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0261_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-14-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0260_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2712 2461083.7712 12.30 18:07:53.60 +64:58:46.8
94.59150 28.96541 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.0" 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 | Gaia DR3 2161508056251844480 | 18:07:55.22 +64:58:49.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 2161508056251844480,2461083.7712,12.30,0.05,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 2161508056251844480 20260212.2712 12.30CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0674.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_003412_TTUQ1b1x1_32617_FaSj0fq5/fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_003412_TTUQ1b1x1_32617_FaSj0fq5/fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:07:53.60 +64:58:46.8 ;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_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7712,13.25,0.05,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 20260212.2712 13.25CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0674.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_003412_TTUQ1b1x1_32617_FaSj0fq5/fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_003412_TTUQ1b1x1_32617_FaSj0fq5/fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:08:51.49 +64:58:29.5 ;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_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7712,13.27,0.05,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 20260212.2712 13.27CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0674.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_003412_TTUQ1b1x1_32617_FaSj0fq5/fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_003412_TTUQ1b1x1_32617_FaSj0fq5/fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:07:25.81 +65:03:35.0 ;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_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7712,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.2712 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0674.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_003412_TTUQ1b1x1_32617_FaSj0fq5/fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_003412_TTUQ1b1x1_32617_FaSj0fq5/fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:59:49.79 +65:07:13.7 ;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_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-30-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0277_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-12-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0674_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-29-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2725 2461083.7725 11.57 12:04:37.98 -38:16:30.3
292.91969 23.68501 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.2 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 3459773354395918080 | 12:04:37.45 -38:16:28.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M0 1985ApJS...59..197B LHS 2509
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3459773354395918080,2461083.7725,11.57,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3459773354395918080 20260212.2725 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:04:37.98 -38:16:30.3 ;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_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2725 2461083.7725 11.83 12:07:29.36 -38:56:38.3
293.65563 23.13486 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 1.3 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 | Gaia DR3 3459493975363361792 | 12:07:30.08 -38:56:48.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3459493975363361792,2461083.7725,11.83,0.05,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 3459493975363361792 20260212.2725 11.83CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:07:29.36 -38:56:38.3 ;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_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2725 2461083.7725 11.83 11:55:50.50 -38:16:56.1
291.08409 23.30708 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 1.2 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 3460347849221303296 | 11:55:50.00 -38:16:54.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M0 1985ApJS...59..197B LHS 2477
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3460347849221303296,2461083.7725,11.83,0.05,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 3460347849221303296 20260212.2725 11.83CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:55:50.50 -38:16:56.1 ;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-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2725 2461083.7725 13.56 10:55:46.54 -37:11:47.1
278.70614 20.17510 galactic Ant Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 0.7 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 | target | 10:55:46.54 -37:11:47.1 (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 atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2725* 10 55 46.54 -37 11 47.1 13.6 U Ant 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,2461083.7725,13.56,0.05,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 20260212.2725 13.56CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:55:46.54 -37:11:47.1 ;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-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2725 2461083.7725 13.18 11:59:09.43 -37:47:22.0
291.65629 23.93494 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" and 0.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 11:59:09.43 -37:47:22.0 (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 atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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,2461083.7725,13.18,0.05,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
target 20260212.2725 13.18CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:59:09.43 -37:47:22.0 ;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_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7725,13.54,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2725 13.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:05:41.02 -32:56:25.6 ;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-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2725 2461083.7725 11.22 12:02:05.69 -37:05:56.4
292.11855 24.73450 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 1.2 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 3460680348409470080 | 12:02:05.73 -37:05:56.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.771+/-0.039 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3460680348409470080,2461083.7725,11.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3460680348409470080 20260212.2725 11.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-09-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0436.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:02:05.69 -37:05:56.4 ;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_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2725 2461083.7725 10.82 11:41:16.68 -33:42:33.0
286.60084 26.92786 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.1 pix
The object was found in VSX 0" DN Hya
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
11.400 pg 14.400 pg 2428190.00000 182.400000000000 Me
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DN Hya,2461083.7725,10.82,0.05,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
DN Hya 20260212.2725 10.82CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-09-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0436.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:41:16.68 -33:42:33.0 ;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_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2725 2461083.7725 9.38 12:04:32.85 -38:18:18.2
292.90819 23.65232 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 1.3 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 | Gaia DR3 3459772942079048064 | 12:04:32.88 -38:18:18.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K1 1955AnCap..18.....J CD-37 7640 J-Ks=0.898+/-0.028 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3459772942079048064,2461083.7725,9.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3459772942079048064 20260212.2725 9.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-09-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0436.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_004213_TTUQ1b1x1_8564_i9dwMZmg/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:04:32.85 -38:18:18.2 ;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_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7768,13.62,0.05,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
target 20260212.2768 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0265.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0284.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0285.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:02.50 -29:58:13.3 ;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_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
NSVS 18257364,2461083.7768,13.59,0.05,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
NSVS 18257364 20260212.2768 13.59CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0265.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0284.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0285.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:43:19.59 -29:56:41.8 ;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_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 5597889644377834624,2461083.7768,13.60,0.05,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 5597889644377834624 20260212.2768 13.60CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0265.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0284.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0285.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:04:57.98 -27:54:35.3 ;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_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VZ Pyx,2461083.7768,12.49,0.05,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
VZ Pyx 20260212.2768 12.49CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0265.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0284.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0285.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:59:19.84 -24:28:55.2 ;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_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2768 2461083.7768 13.73 08:27:23.83 -28:16:26.0
248.94403 5.89363 galactic Pyx Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J126.8323-28.2791 | 08:27:21.88 -28:16:25.1 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J126.8323-28.2791,2461083.7768,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J126.8323-28.2791 20260212.2768 13.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0265.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0284.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0285.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:27:23.83 -28:16:26.0 ;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_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2768 2461083.7768 13.93 08:20:13.25 -24:16:44.3
244.71529 6.83350 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.1" and 4.6 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 J125.0483-24.2803 | 08:20:13.25 -24:16:44.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J125.0483-24.2803,2461083.7768,13.93,0.05,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 J125.0483-24.2803 20260212.2768 13.93CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0265.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0284.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_004020_TTUQ1b1x1_4536_ZYwEu0PM/fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0285.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:20:13.25 -24:16:44.3 ;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_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0285_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-38-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2797* 06 18 45.55 +08 58 48.3 14.3 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
target,2461083.7797,14.28,0.05,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 20260212.2797 14.28CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:18:45.55 +08:58:48.3 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2797 2461083.7797 13.88 06:22:24.42 +11:27:51.7
199.43497 -1.12083 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.2" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J095.6018+11.4645 | 06:22:24.42 +11:27:51.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.264+/-0.058 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2797* 06 22 24.42 +11 27 51.7 13.9 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 J095.6018+11.4645,2461083.7797,13.88,0.05,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 J095.6018+11.4645 20260212.2797 13.88CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:22:24.42 +11:27:51.7 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2797* 06 04 22.71 +15 54 08.2 12.6 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7797,12.56,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2797 12.56CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:04:22.71 +15:54:08.2 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2797* 05 52 16.94 +09 25 56.5 13.1 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7797,13.12,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2797 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:52:16.94 +09:25:56.5 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2797 2461083.7797 14.11 06:07:24.01 +09:10:25.1
199.70012 -5.45660 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J091.8483+09.1735 | 06:07:24.01 +09:10:25.1 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2797* 06 07 24.01 +09 10 25.1 14.1 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 J091.8483+09.1735,2461083.7797,14.11,0.05,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 J091.8483+09.1735 20260212.2797 14.11CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:07:24.01 +09:10:25.1 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2797 2461083.7797 14.21 06:39:46.84 +15:47:03.5
197.54943 4.61686 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" 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 | 06:39:46.84 +15:47:03.5 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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,2461083.7797,14.21,0.05,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 20260212.2797 14.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:46.84 +15:47:03.5 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2797* 06 21 47.92 +11 03 03.1 14.2 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
Gaia DR3 3330853382659303680,2461083.7797,14.25,0.05,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 3330853382659303680 20260212.2797 14.25CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:21:47.92 +11:03:03.1 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2797 2461083.7797 14.30 06:33:47.42 +13:06:39.3
199.26929 2.10640 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 6.4 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 | ZTF J063348.97+130727.1 | 06:33:48.59 +13:07:04.4 (Gaia DR3) | EW (local) | 2458219.69810 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
ZTF J063348.97+130727.1,2461083.7797,14.30,0.05,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
ZTF J063348.97+130727.1 20260212.2797 14.30CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:33:47.42 +13:06:39.3 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2797 2461083.7797 14.40 06:24:32.83 +11:28:11.7
199.67574 -0.65496 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J096.1459+11.4759 | 06:24:32.83 +11:28:11.7 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2797* 06 24 32.83 +11 28 11.7 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 J096.1459+11.4759,2461083.7797,14.40,0.05,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 J096.1459+11.4759 20260212.2797 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:24:32.83 +11:28:11.7 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2797 2461083.7797 14.42 05:59:13.65 +14:46:33.4
193.81128 -4.47700 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" 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 J089.8150+14.7813 | 05:59:15.12 +14:46:46.6 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2797* 05 59 13.65 +14 46 33.4 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 J089.8150+14.7813,2461083.7797,14.42,0.05,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 J089.8150+14.7813 20260212.2797 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:59:13.65 +14:46:33.4 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2797* 06 20 09.66 +17 37 01.5 12.6 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
V0382 Ori,2461083.7797,12.62,0.05,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
V0382 Ori 20260212.2797 12.62CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-36-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_004427_TTUQ1b1x1_28169_9MH5R02F/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0289.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:20:09.66 +17:37:01.5 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0289_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-42-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2926* 10 43 17.35 -01 18 19.0 8.8 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7925,8.82,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2925 8.82CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0306.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:43:17.35 -01:18:19.0 ;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_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2926* 10 08 05.02 +01 16 53.6 13.6 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7925,13.62,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2925 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0306.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:08:05.02 +01:16:53.6 ;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_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2926* 09 55 00.95 -01 20 43.5 13.8 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7925,13.82,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2925 13.82CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0306.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:55:00.95 -01:20:43.5 ;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_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2926* 10 37 32.43 -01 07 18.1 14.3 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7925,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2925 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0306.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:37:32.43 -01:07:18.1 ;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_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2926* 10 31 29.55 -03 06 10.9 14.5 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7925,14.49,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2925 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0306.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:31:29.55 -03:06:10.9 ;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-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2926* 10 19 52.56 -06 34 03.1 14.4 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7925,14.45,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2925 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0306.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_010416_TTUQ1b1x1_2404_uU3ucQiq/fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0307.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:19:52.56 -06:34:03.1 ;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_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-01-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0307_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-42-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-00-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ZTF J062745.51+144322.6,2461083.7823,14.27,0.05,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
ZTF J062745.51+144322.6 20260212.2823 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:46.07 +14:43:19.0 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 13.26 06:13:05.53 +11:06:41.8
198.66487 -3.29968 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" 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 | Gaia DR3 3330118084256733440 | 06:13:06.32 +11:06:31.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2823* 06 13 05.53 +11 06 41.8 13.3 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
Gaia DR3 3330118084256733440,2461083.7823,13.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3330118084256733440 20260212.2823 13.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:13:05.53 +11:06:41.8 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2823* 06 04 22.72 +15 54 07.6 12.5 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7823,12.53,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2823 12.53CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:04:22.72 +15:54:07.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 13.13 06:13:17.84 +11:54:56.6
197.98111 -2.87194 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" 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 3331898842118378368 | 06:13:15.80 +11:55:02.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F8V 1959ApJS....4...23M LF 8 +11 5
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2823* 06 13 17.84 +11 54 56.6 13.1 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
Gaia DR3 3331898842118378368,2461083.7823,13.13,0.05,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 3331898842118378368 20260212.2823 13.13CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:13:17.84 +11:54:56.6 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2823* 05 52 17.02 +09 25 56.5 13.1 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7823,13.14,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2823 13.14CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:52:17.02 +09:25:56.5 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7823,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.2823 13.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:07.16 +12:20:20.7 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2823* 06 04 31.74 +15 26 01.8 13.9 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
ASASSN-V J060431.59+152602.2,2461083.7823,13.91,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J060431.59+152602.2 20260212.2823 13.91CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:04:31.74 +15:26:01.8 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 14.09 06:23:50.60 +14:07:25.4
197.25017 0.43543 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx697230 | 06:23:50.60 +14:07:25.4 (user input) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (position from user input) SpType: A5V (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2823* 06 23 50.60 +14 07 25.4 14.1 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
DocumentRef: VOTx697230,2461083.7823,14.09,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx697230 20260212.2823 14.09CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:23:50.60 +14:07:25.4 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 13.96 05:50:17.13 +15:59:07.1
191.67850 -5.74020 galactic Tau Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.4" 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 | EM Tau | 05:50:14.62 +15:59:29.4 (Gaia DR3) | M (local) | 338.000000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2823* 05 50 17.13 +15 59 07.1 14.0 U Tau 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
EM Tau,2461083.7823,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
EM Tau 20260212.2823 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:50:17.13 +15:59:07.1 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 3369748739630855296,2461083.7823,13.98,0.05,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 3369748739630855296 20260212.2823 13.98CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:26:56.94 +17:20:29.4 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2823* 06 01 26.29 +10 40 23.7 14.0 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
Gaia DR3 3341888665470447744,2461083.7823,14.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3341888665470447744 20260212.2823 14.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:01:26.29 +10:40:23.7 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 14.07 05:56:01.10 +16:34:59.5
191.85333 -4.25034 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx1052704 | 05:56:01.10 +16:34:59.5 (user input) | (GCVS) | (GCVS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2823* 05 56 01.10 +16 34 59.5 14.1 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
DocumentRef: VOTx1052704,2461083.7823,14.07,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx1052704 20260212.2823 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:56:01.10 +16:34:59.5 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 14.19 06:34:31.48 +14:28:30.4
198.13825 2.89127 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.2" and 5.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | AZ Gem | 06:34:33.37 +14:28:19.9 (Gaia DR3) | EB/KE: (local) | 1.006183000000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
AZ Gem,2461083.7823,14.19,0.05,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
AZ Gem 20260212.2823 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:34:31.48 +14:28:30.4 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 14.31 05:54:53.01 +14:30:39.4
193.51917 -5.52082 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J055453.39+143115.5 | 05:54:53.39 +14:31:15.5 (Gaia DR3) | SRS (local) | 25.453000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.575+/-0.084 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2823* 05 54 53.01 +14 30 39.4 14.3 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
ASASSN-V J055453.39+143115.5,2461083.7823,14.31,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J055453.39+143115.5 20260212.2823 14.31CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:54:53.01 +14:30:39.4 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 14.26 05:48:36.44 +14:46:25.1
192.52425 -6.70191 galactic Tau Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx2646931 | 05:48:35.44 +14:45:57.4 (Gaia DR3) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.2823* 05 48 36.44 +14 46 25.1 14.3 U Tau 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
DocumentRef: VOTx2646931,2461083.7823,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DocumentRef: VOTx2646931 20260212.2823 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:48:36.44 +14:46:25.1 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 14.47 06:23:05.82 +18:06:14.2
193.64819 2.14059 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" 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 | Gaia DR3 3370610451807797760 | 06:23:08.30 +18:06:04.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3370610451807797760,2461083.7823,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3370610451807797760 20260212.2823 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:23:05.82 +18:06:14.2 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2823 2461083.7823 14.44 06:35:28.25 +13:12:51.3
199.36544 2.51725 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" 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 J098.8739+13.2027 | 06:35:28.25 +13:12:51.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: A1IV (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J098.8739+13.2027,2461083.7823,14.44,0.05,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 J098.8739+13.2027 20260212.2823 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_005214_TTUQ1b1x1_8748_uA8LRtln/fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:35:28.25 +13:12:51.3 ;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_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-46-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7836,10.79,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2836 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:19:59.24 +25:28:29.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2836* 06 07 06.44 +21 08 09.2 12.1 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7836,12.13,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2836 12.13CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:07:06.44 +21:08:09.2 ;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_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2836 2461083.7836 14.50 06:47:32.94 +24:51:16.5
190.14664 10.25068 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 J101.8876+24.8510 | 06:47:32.94 +24:51:16.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.443+/-0.030 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J101.8876+24.8510,2461083.7836,14.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J101.8876+24.8510 20260212.2836 14.50CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:32.94 +24:51:16.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2836 2461083.7836 14.44 06:34:14.26 +21:49:50.2
191.53597 6.17803 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 | target | 06:34:14.26 +21:49:50.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.383+/-0.033 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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,2461083.7836,14.44,0.05,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
target 20260212.2836 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:34:14.26 +21:49:50.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 3377995974490478720,2461083.7836,14.27,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3377995974490478720 20260212.2836 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:42:16.48 +20:26:37.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 3379203753654953216,2461083.7836,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3379203753654953216 20260212.2836 13.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:34:28.71 +22:10:19.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7836,12.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2836 12.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:28:00.11 +20:23:15.5 ;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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 3359635882654247168,2461083.7836,13.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3359635882654247168 20260212.2836 13.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:43:06.00 +18:49:16.8 ;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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7836,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2836 13.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:52:40.33 +26:13:45.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7836,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.2836 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:36:31.58 +22:49:11.0 ;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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2836 2461083.7836 14.28 06:47:39.35 +25:48:21.9
189.28149 10.67747 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx1029223 | 06:47:41.16 +25:48:56.8 (Gaia DR3) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DocumentRef: VOTx1029223,2461083.7836,14.28,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx1029223 20260212.2836 14.28CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:39.35 +25:48:21.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7836,14.33,0.05,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 20260212.2836 14.33CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:09:37.68 +25:46:46.5 ;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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2836 2461083.7836 14.36 06:11:24.12 +24:47:56.2
186.45662 2.91403 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" 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 | ATO J092.8438+24.8058 | 06:11:22.51 +24:48:21.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A1V (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J092.8438+24.8058,2461083.7836,14.36,0.05,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 J092.8438+24.8058 20260212.2836 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:11:24.12 +24:47:56.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2836 2461083.7836 14.47 06:33:24.88 +22:17:07.9
191.04106 6.21295 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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 202072564 | 06:33:27.40 +22:17:20.6 (Gaia DR3) | VAR (local) | 3.109165000000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.303+/-0.047 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 202072564,2461083.7836,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
EPIC 202072564 20260212.2836 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:33:24.88 +22:17:07.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7836,14.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2836 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:12:36.15 +25:54:36.8 ;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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2836 2461083.7836 14.48 06:39:01.46 +21:51:39.2
192.00936 7.18480 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx1070076 | 06:38:59.44 +21:51:25.9 (Gaia DR3) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DocumentRef: VOTx1070076,2461083.7836,14.48,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx1070076 20260212.2836 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:01.46 +21:51:39.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2836 2461083.7836 14.48 06:04:56.15 +25:56:06.7
184.75362 2.18597 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx1102233 | 06:04:56.15 +25:56:06.7 (user input) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DocumentRef: VOTx1102233,2461083.7836,14.48,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx1102233 20260212.2836 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:04:56.15 +25:56:06.7 ;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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2836 2461083.7836 14.49 06:56:38.88 +18:03:16.0
197.29939 9.23901 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx1101295 | 06:56:38.88 +18:03:16.0 (user input) | (GCVS) | (GCVS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.723+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DocumentRef: VOTx1101295,2461083.7836,14.49,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx1101295 20260212.2836 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_005013_TTUQ1b1x1_3021_1DWwLVXT/fd_Gem-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0295.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:56:38.88 +18:03:16.0 ;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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_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_2026-02-12_00-48-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0295_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_2026-02-12_00-47-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0294_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2956* 10 46 38.57 +04 24 50.0 11.8 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7956,11.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2956 11.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0310.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0311.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:46:38.57 +04:24:50.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2956* 10 07 05.96 +03 44 13.6 12.3 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7956,12.27,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2956 12.27CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0310.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0311.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:07:05.96 +03:44:13.6 ;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_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2956* 10 39 35.42 +04 39 34.0 13.1 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7956,13.14,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2956 13.14CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0310.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0311.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:39:35.42 +04:39:34.0 ;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_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2956* 09 49 16.61 +08 32 38.3 13.4 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7956,13.42,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2956 13.42CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0310.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0311.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:49:16.61 +08:32:38.3 ;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_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2956* 10 08 04.87 +01 16 52.4 13.5 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7956,13.54,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2956 13.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0310.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_010824_TTUQ1b1x1_28708_vI4SnXLd/fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0311.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:08:04.87 +01:16:52.4 ;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_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0311_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-05-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0310_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7896,10.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2896 10.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:18:23.81 +12:32:36.0 ;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_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7896,12.36,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2896 12.36CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:09.55 +14:36:19.8 ;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_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7896,12.87,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2896 12.87CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:26:54.33 +15:24:38.6 ;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_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7896,13.77,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2896 13.77CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:11:23.02 +16:27:08.2 ;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_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7896,13.93,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2896 13.93CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:15.86 +12:10:17.9 ;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_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7896,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2896 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:30:11.66 +13:28:11.5 ;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_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7896,14.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2896 14.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0478.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0302.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_010221_TTUQ1b1x1_23657_gTNVhfnb/fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0303.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:01.66 +12:25:19.0 ;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_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-57-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0303_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-15-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-56-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0302_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2967* 12 00 20.78 -10 11 05.4 9.3 U Vir 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
SV Vir,2461083.7967,9.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
SV Vir 20260212.2967 9.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:00:20.78 -10:11:05.4 ;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_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7967,13.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2967 13.46CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:19:28.81 -13:53:45.5 ;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_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2967* 12 27 10.52 -09 54 01.5 13.9 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7967,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2967 13.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:27:10.52 -09:54:01.5 ;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_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2967* 11 30 59.78 -06 13 18.2 14.1 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7967,14.12,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2967 14.12CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:30:59.78 -06:13:18.2 ;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_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.2967* 12 09 14.08 -08 59 35.0 14.4 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7967,14.45,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2967 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:09:14.08 -08:59:35.0 ;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_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VX Crv,2461083.7967,13.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VX Crv 20260212.2967 13.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_011013_TTUQ1b1x1_27738_eVEwcY5G/fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:21:52.47 -13:53:09.2 ;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_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-07-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-06-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-06-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASAS J125907-2932.2,2461083.7912,9.40,0.05,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
ASAS J125907-2932.2 20260212.2912 9.40CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:59:06.91 -29:32:13.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 6184069048663791872,2461083.7912,9.50,0.05,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 6184069048663791872 20260212.2912 9.50CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:03:42.01 -30:34:54.3 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2912 2461083.7912 9.57 13:03:23.39 -29:03:50.9
306.07260 33.73471 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" 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 6184496445153916544 | 13:03:23.45 -29:03:51.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.949+/-0.038 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6184496445153916544,2461083.7912,9.57,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 6184496445153916544 20260212.2912 9.57CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:03:23.39 -29:03:50.9 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2912 2461083.7912 9.80 13:02:38.85 -30:38:24.7
305.78040 32.16955 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx2647300 | 13:02:38.83 -30:38:24.1 (Gaia DR3) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.625+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DocumentRef: VOTx2647300,2461083.7912,9.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DocumentRef: VOTx2647300 20260212.2912 9.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:02:38.85 -30:38:24.7 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2912 2461083.7912 10.15 13:03:20.39 -28:39:00.7
306.08727 34.14863 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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 6186054624928281856 | 13:03:20.35 -28:39:00.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.284+/-0.032 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6186054624928281856,2461083.7912,10.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6186054624928281856 20260212.2912 10.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:03:20.39 -28:39:00.7 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2912 2461083.7912 10.48 12:58:42.19 -29:57:47.9
304.80568 32.88201 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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 6184369833813311360 | 12:58:42.23 -29:57:47.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.496+/-0.042 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6184369833813311360,2461083.7912,10.48,0.05,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 6184369833813311360 20260212.2912 10.48CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:58:42.19 -29:57:47.9 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2912 2461083.7912 10.54 12:59:14.12 -30:36:25.8
304.91541 32.23455 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" 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 | Gaia DR3 6184287370440009728 | 12:59:14.15 -30:36:25.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.821+/-0.032 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6184287370440009728,2461083.7912,10.54,0.05,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 6184287370440009728 20260212.2912 10.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:59:14.12 -30:36:25.8 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2912 2461083.7912 10.70 13:02:56.61 -29:52:33.9
305.90354 32.92927 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 6.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J195.7440-29.8747 | 13:02:56.61 -29:52:33.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.661+/-0.048 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J195.7440-29.8747,2461083.7912,10.70,0.05,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 J195.7440-29.8747 20260212.2912 10.70CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:02:56.61 -29:52:33.9 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2912 2461083.7912 10.81 13:03:57.70 -30:01:44.3
306.15555 32.76438 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 6.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6184227206539282816 | 13:03:57.71 -30:01:43.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.681+/-0.031 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6184227206539282816,2461083.7912,10.81,0.05,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 6184227206539282816 20260212.2912 10.81CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:03:57.70 -30:01:44.3 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
FI Hya,2461083.7912,8.53,0.05,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
FI Hya 20260212.2912 8.53CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:39:55.94 -26:40:17.1 ;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-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
EP Hya,2461083.7912,8.29,0.05,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
EP Hya 20260212.2912 8.29CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:51:44.05 -26:46:44.6 ;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-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2912 2461083.7912 9.05 13:01:08.74 -30:11:39.2
305.42276 32.63057 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 5.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J195.2953-30.1908 | 13:01:08.75 -30:11:39.2 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5/M0III: 1982MSS...C03....0H HD 113026 J-Ks=1.045+/-0.030 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J195.2953-30.1908,2461083.7912,9.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J195.2953-30.1908 20260212.2912 9.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_010023_TTUQ1b1x1_32567_NpjuANaO/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:01:08.74 -30:11:39.2 ;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_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-59-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-58-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7865,14.42,0.05,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
target 20260212.2865 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_02-59-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0426.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_005821_TTUQ1b1x1_22458_kYZG5VQn/fd_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-51-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0298.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_005821_TTUQ1b1x1_22458_kYZG5VQn/fd_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-52-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0299.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:02:11.39 -22:25:21.5 ;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_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_02-59-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0426_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-52-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0299_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_02-59-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0426_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-51-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0298_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_02-59-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0426_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-52-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0299_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_02-59-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0426_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-51-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0298_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2883 2461083.7883 12.78 07:18:31.26 -06:58:59.2
222.24066 2.79209 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" 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 | Gaia DR3 3057950366099843584 | 07:18:31.23 -06:59:20.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3057950366099843584,2461083.7883,12.78,0.05,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 3057950366099843584 20260212.2883 12.78CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:31.26 -06:58:59.2 ;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_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2883 2461083.7883 13.84 08:13:17.34 +01:47:27.2
220.92660 18.97993 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 8.1 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 3089982614444668160 | 08:13:16.36 +01:47:36.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3089982614444668160,2461083.7883,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3089982614444668160 20260212.2883 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:13:17.34 +01:47:27.2 ;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_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 3051952362672194048,2461083.7883,14.09,0.05,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 3051952362672194048 20260212.2883 14.09CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:16:50.74 -07:07:54.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2883 2461083.7883 14.16 07:17:01.34 -06:53:20.7
221.98405 2.50668 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" 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 | ATO J109.2535-06.8887 | 07:17:01.34 -06:53:20.7 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J109.2535-06.8887,2461083.7883,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J109.2535-06.8887 20260212.2883 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:01.34 -06:53:20.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7883,14.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.2883 14.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:00.26 -03:54:33.5 ;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_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2883 2461083.7883 14.13 07:17:24.00 -07:03:28.4
222.17726 2.51111 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" 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 J109.3535-07.0617 | 07:17:24.00 -07:03:28.4 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J109.3535-07.0617,2461083.7883,14.13,0.05,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 J109.3535-07.0617 20260212.2883 14.13CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:24.00 -07:03:28.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2883 2461083.7883 14.22 07:17:35.05 -07:00:28.4
222.15424 2.57483 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" 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 | ATO J109.3958-07.0080 | 07:17:35.05 -07:00:28.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.468+/-0.093 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J109.3958-07.0080,2461083.7883,14.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J109.3958-07.0080 20260212.2883 14.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:35.05 -07:00:28.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2883 2461083.7883 14.12 07:13:24.38 +01:19:59.2
214.25155 5.49535 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 8.6 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 3114805562613695232 | 07:13:25.36 +01:20:27.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3114805562613695232,2461083.7883,14.12,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3114805562613695232 20260212.2883 14.12CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:13:24.38 +01:19:59.2 ;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_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7883,14.46,0.05,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
target 20260212.2883 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:00.29 -07:00:12.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2883 2461083.7883 14.46 07:17:03.79 -06:55:39.8
222.02300 2.49768 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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 | ATO J109.2677-06.9365 | 07:17:03.79 -06:55:39.8 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J109.2677-06.9365,2461083.7883,14.46,0.05,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 J109.2677-06.9365 20260212.2883 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:03.79 -06:55:39.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.7883,14.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.2883 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:17:24.28 -06:38:32.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
NSV 3782,2461083.7883,13.57,0.05,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
NSV 3782 20260212.2883 13.57CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-27-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0430.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0300.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_005612_TTUQ1b1x1_10826_Cxfir4il/fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0301.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:53:05.62 -00:22:01.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-55-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-54-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0300_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2847 2461083.7847 12.43 06:59:39.04 +13:43:03.3
201.56484 7.99615 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.2" 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 | Gaia DR3 3353205796917171584 | 06:59:37.87 +13:43:27.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3353205796917171584,2461083.7847,12.43,0.05,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 3353205796917171584 20260212.2847 12.43CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:59:39.04 +13:43:03.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7847,12.42,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2847 12.42CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:35:09.68 +14:36:17.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2847 2461083.7847 14.23 06:43:26.78 +14:25:59.0
199.16003 4.79582 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" 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 J100.8676+14.4298 | 06:43:26.78 +14:25:59.0 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J100.8676+14.4298,2461083.7847,14.23,0.05,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
ATO J100.8676+14.4298 20260212.2847 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:43:26.78 +14:25:59.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7847,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2847 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:23:17.39 +16:17:23.7 ;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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7847,13.54,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2847 13.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:00:51.98 +14:57:03.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7847,13.59,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2847 13.59CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:16:10.72 +17:48:02.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7847,13.74,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2847 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:12:53.57 +14:56:29.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.7847,13.98,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.2847 13.98CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:30:11.80 +13:28:10.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2847 2461083.7847 14.15 06:53:43.51 +16:30:55.7
198.39258 7.94023 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" 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 | ASAS J065342+1631.6 | 06:53:42.28 +16:31:36.2 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 2452858.00000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
ASAS J065342+1631.6,2461083.7847,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J065342+1631.6 20260212.2847 14.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:43.51 +16:30:55.7 ;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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.2847 2461083.7847 14.18 07:08:52.48 +11:34:40.1
204.50772 9.07840 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3159765525082262656 | 07:08:55.08 +11:34:40.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 3159765525082262656,2461083.7847,14.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3159765525082262656 20260212.2847 14.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_005411_TTUQ1b1x1_29180_3CIWz4vq/fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:08:52.48 +11:34:40.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_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_2026-02-12_00-50-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0297_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_2026-02-12_00-49-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3064* 11 11 37.53 +55 40 31.7 14.1 U UMa 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,2461083.8064,14.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.3064 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-34-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0562.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_012214_TTUQ1b1x1_12969_FKb2Ijbg/fd_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-20-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0320.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_012214_TTUQ1b1x1_12969_FKb2Ijbg/fd_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-21-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0321.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:11:37.53 +55:40:31.7 ;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_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-34-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0562_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-21-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-34-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0562_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-20-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-34-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0562_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-21-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0321_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-34-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0562_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-20-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0320_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
BL Hya,2461083.8162,12.49,0.05,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
BL Hya 20260212.3162 12.49CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-38-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0466.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-39-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0467.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_013614_TTUQ1b1x1_4668_jzyzrA1c/fd_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-34-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_013614_TTUQ1b1x1_4668_jzyzrA1c/fd_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-35-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0335.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:25:32.34 -31:19:04.3 ;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_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-38-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-35-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-38-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-34-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-38-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-35-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0335_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-38-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-34-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3176 2461083.8176 9.48 13:48:51.70 -30:05:03.9
317.45225 31.16306 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 9.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6175219251370678528 | 13:48:51.68 -30:05:03.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G8III/IV 1982MSS...C03....0H HD 120251 J-Ks=0.603+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6175219251370678528,2461083.8176,9.48,0.05,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 6175219251370678528 20260212.3176 9.48CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:48:51.70 -30:05:03.9 ;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_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3176 2461083.8176 13.49 13:18:54.71 -21:02:24.6
311.48604 41.37480 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 9.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 13:18:54.71 -21:02:24.6 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=2.366+/- (Very red!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3176* 13 18 54.71 -21 02 24.6 13.5 U Vir 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,2461083.8176,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.3176 13.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:18:54.71 -21:02:24.6 ;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-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3176 2461083.8176 13.15 13:41:46.97 -30:30:19.4
315.60092 31.12482 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 9.9 pix
The object was found in VSX 6" V0664 Cen
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
11.000 V < 16.500 V 2451997.00000 219.000000000000 M
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
V0664 Cen,2461083.8176,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0664 Cen 20260212.3176 13.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:41:46.97 -30:30:19.4 ;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_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 6177718887976832384,2461083.8176,11.58,0.05,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 6177718887976832384 20260212.3176 11.58CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:00:45.97 -26:36:52.9 ;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_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3176 2461083.8176 12.54 13:46:55.64 -29:11:15.0
317.24341 32.13749 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 9.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6175527664382460672 | 13:46:55.71 -29:11:15.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.337+/-0.032 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6175527664382460672,2461083.8176,12.54,0.05,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 6175527664382460672 20260212.3176 12.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:46:55.64 -29:11:15.0 ;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_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3176* 13 35 25.86 -22 23 17.5 11.1 U Vir 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
NX Vir,2461083.8176,11.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NX Vir 20260212.3176 11.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:35:25.86 -22:23:17.5 ;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_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3176 2461083.8176 11.21 13:49:55.39 -28:47:23.3
318.11335 32.35196 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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 | Gaia DR3 6176998295544175488 | 13:49:55.43 -28:47:23.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.360+/-0.031 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6176998295544175488,2461083.8176,11.21,0.05,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 6176998295544175488 20260212.3176 11.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:49:55.39 -28:47:23.3 ;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_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3176 2461083.8176 10.72 14:00:16.21 -27:33:28.2
321.12808 32.87015 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" 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 | Gaia DR3 6177415216609074304 | 14:00:16.20 -27:33:27.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.294+/-0.032 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6177415216609074304,2461083.8176,10.72,0.05,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 6177415216609074304 20260212.3176 10.72CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:00:16.21 -27:33:28.2 ;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_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3176 2461083.8176 9.38 13:57:05.55 -30:29:00.5
319.31241 30.29136 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 9.5 pix
The object was found in VSX 2" ASAS J135705-3029.0
Type: MISC|SR
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
9.710 V Y 0.260 V 2452024.30000 69.930069000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
ASAS J135705-3029.0,2461083.8176,9.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J135705-3029.0 20260212.3176 9.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0336.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_013828_TTUQ1b1x1_23836_9KP2Zvd2/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0337.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:57:05.55 -30:29:00.5 ;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_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-37-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0337_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-36-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0336_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3232 2461083.8232 13.64 19:10:22.71 +63:49:30.2
94.59921 22.13656 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.8" and 8.2 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 2252796868871584128 | 19:10:28.23 +63:49:08.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 2252796868871584128,2461083.8232,13.64,0.05,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 2252796868871584128 20260212.3232 13.64CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_014628_TTUQ1b1x1_17123_zMZdwRDe/fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_014628_TTUQ1b1x1_17123_zMZdwRDe/fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:10:22.71 +63:49:30.2 ;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_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.8232,13.65,0.05,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 20260212.3232 13.65CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_014628_TTUQ1b1x1_17123_zMZdwRDe/fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_014628_TTUQ1b1x1_17123_zMZdwRDe/fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:52:58.21 +62:27:52.9 ;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_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3232 2461083.8232 12.25 19:39:34.17 +58:36:58.2
90.74752 17.01665 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" 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 | ATO J294.8919+58.6165 | 19:39:34.07 +58:36:59.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.683+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J294.8919+58.6165,2461083.8232,12.25,0.05,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 J294.8919+58.6165 20260212.3232 12.25CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-34-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0063.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_014628_TTUQ1b1x1_17123_zMZdwRDe/fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0344.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_014628_TTUQ1b1x1_17123_zMZdwRDe/fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0345.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:39:34.17 +58:36:58.2 ;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_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-45-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0345_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-44-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0344_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3270* 09 26 32.41 +42 52 05.4 14.1 U UMa 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8270,14.13,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3270 14.13CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-03-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0598.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_015143_TTUQ1b1x1_21747_ByBjHbdc/fd_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-50-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_015143_TTUQ1b1x1_21747_ByBjHbdc/fd_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-51-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0351.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:26:32.41 +42:52:05.4 ;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_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-03-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0598_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-51-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-03-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0598_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-50-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-03-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0598_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-51-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0351_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-03-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0598_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-50-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3284 2461083.8284 13.34 11:31:22.36 +43:22:37.7
162.61691 67.06981 galactic UMa Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 0.6 pix This object is listed in tocp_transients_list.txt 2.8" TCP J11312211+4322382 2016-11-04.8134 12.5magThe object was found in VSX 1" MR UMa
Type: UGSU
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.500 V 18.600 G 0.063370000000 pec(e)
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3285* 11 31 22.36 +43 22 37.7 13.3 U UMa 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
MR UMa,2461083.8284,13.34,0.05,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
MR UMa 20260212.3284 13.34CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-08-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0603.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_015343_TTUQ1b1x1_7935_rtRn7SMO/fd_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0352.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_015343_TTUQ1b1x1_7935_rtRn7SMO/fd_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-53-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:31:22.36 +43:22:37.7 ;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_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-08-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0603_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-53-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-08-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0603_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-08-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0603_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-53-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-08-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0603_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-52-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0352_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3296 2461083.8296 13.36 11:31:22.37 +43:22:38.1
162.61664 67.06976 galactic UMa Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 2.4 pix This object is listed in tocp_transients_list.txt 2.8" TCP J11312211+4322382 2016-11-04.8134 12.5magThe object was found in VSX 1" MR UMa
Type: UGSU
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.500 V 18.600 G 0.063370000000 pec(e)
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3296* 11 31 22.37 +43 22 38.1 13.4 U UMa 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
MR UMa,2461083.8296,13.36,0.05,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
MR UMa 20260212.3296 13.36CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-15-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0610.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-15-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0611.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_015524_TTUQ1b1x1_27884_fO6cqPzG/fd_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-54-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_015524_TTUQ1b1x1_27884_fO6cqPzG/fd_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-54-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:31:22.37 +43:22:38.1 ;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_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-15-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0610_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-54-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-15-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0610_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-54-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-15-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0610_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-54-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0355_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-15-12_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0610_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_01-54-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8359,13.28,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3359 13.28CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0634.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_020524_TTUQ1b1x1_19985_p2enusVa/fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0364.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_020524_TTUQ1b1x1_19985_p2enusVa/fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:12:53.77 +36:10:24.2 ;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_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8359,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3359 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0634.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_020524_TTUQ1b1x1_19985_p2enusVa/fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0364.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_020524_TTUQ1b1x1_19985_p2enusVa/fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:33:25.00 +35:30:25.2 ;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_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3359* 09 26 31.87 +42 52 06.4 14.1 U UMa 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8359,14.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3359 14.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0634.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_020524_TTUQ1b1x1_19985_p2enusVa/fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0364.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_020524_TTUQ1b1x1_19985_p2enusVa/fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0365.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:26:31.87 +42:52:06.4 ;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_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0365_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0634_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-03-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0364_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3419 2461083.8419 14.16 13:40:09.15 +36:51:41.6
79.33665 75.83148 galactic CVn Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 5.1 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 J205.0379+36.8610 | 13:40:09.15 +36:51:41.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=1.000+/-0.116 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J205.0379+36.8610,2461083.8419,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J205.0379+36.8610 20260212.3419 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-46-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0646.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_021330_TTUQ1b1x1_12033_bBoz0WxZ/fd_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-11-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0372.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_021330_TTUQ1b1x1_12033_bBoz0WxZ/fd_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-12-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0373.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:40:09.15 +36:51:41.6 ;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_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-46-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0646_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-12-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0373_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-46-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0646_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-46-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0646_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-12-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0373_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-46-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0646_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-11-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0372_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3486* 10 06 09.44 +26 22 46.9 13.2 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8486,13.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3486 13.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0662.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_022336_TTUQ1b1x1_617_qWTRbcwe/fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_022336_TTUQ1b1x1_617_qWTRbcwe/fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:06:09.44 +26:22:46.9 ;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_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3486* 09 42 51.69 +29 45 53.9 14.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8486,13.98,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3486 13.98CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0662.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_022336_TTUQ1b1x1_617_qWTRbcwe/fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_022336_TTUQ1b1x1_617_qWTRbcwe/fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:42:51.69 +29:45:53.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3486* 10 29 56.56 +26 34 06.1 14.1 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8486,14.07,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3486 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0662.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_022336_TTUQ1b1x1_617_qWTRbcwe/fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_022336_TTUQ1b1x1_617_qWTRbcwe/fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0383.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:29:56.56 +26:34:06.1 ;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_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-22-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0383_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-02-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0662_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-21-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3472 2461083.8472 13.50 18:01:16.16 +35:35:33.9
61.79240 24.99582 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 8.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 18:01:16.16 +35:35:33.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: M3.5V 2003AJ....126.3007R LHS 3350
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3472* 18 01 16.16 +35 35 33.9 13.5 U Her 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,2461083.8472,13.50,0.05,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 20260212.3472 13.50CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-03-Q1b1x1_022133_TTUQ1b1x1_26252_ZbXT06H8/fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0380.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-03-Q1b1x1_022133_TTUQ1b1x1_26252_ZbXT06H8/fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-20-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0381.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:01:16.16 +35:35:33.9 ;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_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-20-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0381_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-20-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0381_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0380_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3500 2461083.8500 11.23 18:41:45.92 +41:28:03.0
70.45403 19.27412 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.2" and 6.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2110661935596919680 | 18:41:45.50 +41:28:07.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F6 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 2110661935596919680,2461083.8500,11.23,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2110661935596919680 20260212.3500 11.23CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0091.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-02-Q1b1x1_022526_TTUQ1b1x1_1019_T50v5y7t/fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-23-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-02-Q1b1x1_022526_TTUQ1b1x1_1019_T50v5y7t/fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-24-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0385.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:41:45.92 +41:28:03.0 ;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_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-24-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-23-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0384_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-24-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-23-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0384_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
MX Lyr,2461083.8500,11.34,0.05,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
MX Lyr 20260212.3500 11.34CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0091.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-02-Q1b1x1_022526_TTUQ1b1x1_1019_T50v5y7t/fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-23-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0384.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-02-Q1b1x1_022526_TTUQ1b1x1_1019_T50v5y7t/fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-24-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0385.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:21:09.62 +46:08:56.3 ;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_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-24-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-23-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0384_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-24-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0385_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-23-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0384_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3514* 11 18 37.09 +25 24 41.2 11.8 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8514,11.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3514 11.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_022729_TTUQ1b1x1_26914_H1ZyUTuU/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-25-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_022729_TTUQ1b1x1_26914_H1ZyUTuU/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-26-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0387.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:18:37.09 +25:24:41.2 ;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_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-26-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-25-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-26-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-25-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3514* 10 29 56.43 +26 34 07.9 14.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8514,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3514 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_022729_TTUQ1b1x1_26914_H1ZyUTuU/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-25-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_022729_TTUQ1b1x1_26914_H1ZyUTuU/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-26-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0387.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:29:56.43 +26:34:07.9 ;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_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-26-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-25-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-26-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0387_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-25-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3529* 11 57 30.65 +32 20 07.2 14.3 U UMa 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,2461083.8529,14.30,0.05,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 20260212.3529 14.30CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_022928_TTUQ1b1x1_19928_BEPZva5K/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0388.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_022928_TTUQ1b1x1_19928_BEPZva5K/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-28-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0389.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:57:30.65 +32:20:07.2 ;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_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-28-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-27-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0388_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-28-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-27-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0388_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3529* 11 34 34.81 +26 17 49.7 14.3 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8529,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3529 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_022928_TTUQ1b1x1_19928_BEPZva5K/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0388.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_022928_TTUQ1b1x1_19928_BEPZva5K/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-28-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0389.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:34:34.81 +26:17:49.7 ;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_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-28-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-27-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0388_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-28-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0389_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-27-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0388_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3542* 13 02 34.95 +29 19 15.3 13.5 U Com 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8542,13.53,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3542 13.53CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_023130_TTUQ1b1x1_32718_QxXkm9j4/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-29-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_023130_TTUQ1b1x1_32718_QxXkm9j4/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-30-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:02:34.95 +29:19:15.3 ;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_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-30-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-29-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-30-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-29-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8569,12.94,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3569 12.94CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0095.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_023527_TTUQ1b1x1_25344_7G2NmzcF/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_023527_TTUQ1b1x1_25344_7G2NmzcF/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:51:44.89 -22:46:14.6 ;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-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8569,13.21,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3569 13.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0095.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_023527_TTUQ1b1x1_25344_7G2NmzcF/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_023527_TTUQ1b1x1_25344_7G2NmzcF/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:38:33.74 -27:33:23.6 ;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-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3569 2461083.8569 13.32 14:12:23.85 -27:06:28.4
324.31764 32.37973 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J213.0973-27.1098 | 14:12:26.11 -27:06:09.4 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J213.0973-27.1098,2461083.8569,13.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J213.0973-27.1098 20260212.3569 13.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0095.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_023527_TTUQ1b1x1_25344_7G2NmzcF/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_023527_TTUQ1b1x1_25344_7G2NmzcF/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:12:23.85 -27:06:28.4 ;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_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3569 2461083.8569 11.41 14:48:44.27 -29:38:06.1
331.38338 26.67767 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" 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 | Gaia DR3 6218934596741754240 | 14:48:44.25 -29:38:05.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.161+/-0.034 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 6218934596741754240,2461083.8569,11.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6218934596741754240 20260212.3569 11.41CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0095.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0096.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_023527_TTUQ1b1x1_25344_7G2NmzcF/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_023527_TTUQ1b1x1_25344_7G2NmzcF/fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0395.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:48:44.27 -29:38:06.1 ;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-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-34-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-32-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-33-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0394_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
SZ CrB,2461083.8615,13.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
SZ CrB 20260212.3615 13.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_024143_TTUQ1b1x1_26163_EHUiJ1p3/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-39-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0400.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_024143_TTUQ1b1x1_26163_EHUiJ1p3/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-41-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0401.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:47:25.82 +29:39:42.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-41-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-39-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-41-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0401_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-39-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0400_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 09 49 19.51 +17 09 09.2 13.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,12.97,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 12.97CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:49:19.51 +17:09:09.2 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 06 08.57 +26 22 51.9 13.2 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,13.19,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 13.19CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:06:08.57 +26:22:51.9 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 14 19.95 +20 39 34.0 13.4 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,13.39,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 13.39CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:14:19.95 +20:39:34.0 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 09 51 58.76 +22 48 14.1 13.5 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,13.54,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 13.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:51:58.76 +22:48:14.1 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 34 20.26 +17 06 35.3 13.7 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,13.69,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 13.69CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:34:20.26 +17:06:35.3 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 22 14.34 +18 31 00.4 13.8 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,13.79,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:22:14.34 +18:31:00.4 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 13 58.82 +21 37 20.5 14.1 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,14.11,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 14.11CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:13:58.82 +21:37:20.5 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 29 55.78 +26 34 17.0 14.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,13.98,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 13.98CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:29:55.78 +26:34:17.0 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 20 48.64 +17 20 42.6 14.1 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,14.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 14.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:20:48.64 +17:20:42.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 09 41.81 +19 58 25.1 14.2 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,14.24,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 14.24CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:09:41.81 +19:58:25.1 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3646* 10 30 14.54 +17 31 23.9 14.5 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8646,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3646 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0404.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_024613_TTUQ1b1x1_21915_2w3rxvxb/fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0405.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:30:14.54 +17:31:23.9 ;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_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-45-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0405_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-44-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0404_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3630 2461083.8630 9.16 17:16:29.43 +25:25:42.0
47.59882 31.28783 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" 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 | Gaia DR3 4573470571957225344 | 17:16:29.39 +25:25:42.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M0 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.942+/-0.028 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3629* 17 16 29.43 +25 25 42.0 9.2 U Her 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 4573470571957225344,2461083.8630,9.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4573470571957225344 20260212.3630 9.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-17-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0088.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-04-Q1b1x1_024329_TTUQ1b1x1_10637_EdYbTuAy/fd_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-42-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-04-Q1b1x1_024329_TTUQ1b1x1_10637_EdYbTuAy/fd_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-42-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0403.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:16:29.43 +25:25:42.0 ;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_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-42-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-42-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-42-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0403_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-42-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3661* 11 02 04.51 +24 43 18.5 10.5 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8661,10.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3661 10.46CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:02:04.51 +24:43:18.5 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3661* 11 18 36.43 +25 24 47.6 11.9 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8661,11.88,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3661 11.88CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:18:36.43 +25:24:47.6 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3661* 11 21 41.77 +20 09 57.9 14.3 U Leo 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,2461083.8661,14.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.3661 14.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:21:41.77 +20:09:57.9 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3661* 10 53 35.77 +18 05 30.0 12.8 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8661,12.82,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3661 12.82CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:53:35.77 +18:05:30.0 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3661* 11 12 08.47 +24 31 18.7 13.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8661,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3661 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:12:08.47 +24:31:18.7 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3661* 10 51 38.76 +20 51 37.2 13.5 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8661,13.54,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3661 13.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:51:38.76 +20:51:37.2 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3661* 10 34 20.13 +17 06 35.0 13.6 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8661,13.62,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3661 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:34:20.13 +17:06:35.0 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3661* 11 34 34.36 +26 17 56.4 14.3 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8661,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3661 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_024813_TTUQ1b1x1_31393_7UUlkkhy/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0407.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:34:34.36 +26:17:56.4 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-47-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-46-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3677* 11 42 33.00 +21 22 20.7 13.9 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8677,13.88,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3677 13.88CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_025013_TTUQ1b1x1_19093_ohg2nUZ2/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-48-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_025013_TTUQ1b1x1_19093_ohg2nUZ2/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-49-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:42:33.00 +21:22:20.7 ;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_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-49-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-48-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-49-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-48-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3677* 11 34 34.18 +26 17 57.3 14.2 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8677,14.21,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3677 14.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_025013_TTUQ1b1x1_19093_ohg2nUZ2/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-48-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_025013_TTUQ1b1x1_19093_ohg2nUZ2/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-49-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0409.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:34:34.18 +26:17:57.3 ;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_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-49-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-48-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-49-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0409_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-48-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3688* 13 12 20.94 +18 50 21.5 13.2 U Com 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8688,13.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3688 13.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0410.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0411.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:12:20.94 +18:50:21.5 ;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_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3688* 13 13 04.23 +18 10 53.4 13.6 U Com 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
V0445 Com,2461083.8688,13.60,0.05,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
V0445 Com 20260212.3688 13.60CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0410.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0411.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:13:04.23 +18:10:53.4 ;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_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3688 2461083.8688 13.81 13:13:02.63 +18:11:01.0
333.14894 79.76409 galactic Com Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" 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 J198.2694+18.1831 | 13:13:02.63 +18:11:01.0 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3688* 13 13 02.63 +18 11 01.0 13.8 U Com 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 J198.2694+18.1831,2461083.8688,13.81,0.05,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 J198.2694+18.1831 20260212.3688 13.81CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0410.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0411.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:13:02.63 +18:11:01.0 ;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_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3688* 13 12 41.81 +20 27 15.0 14.3 U Com 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8688,14.29,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3688 14.29CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0410.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0411.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:12:41.81 +20:27:15.0 ;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_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3688* 13 09 04.36 +23 34 38.1 14.4 U Com 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8688,14.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3688 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0410.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0411.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:09:04.36 +23:34:38.1 ;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_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3688* 13 05 07.95 +23 16 42.5 11.7 U Com 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
RY Com,2461083.8688,11.69,0.05,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
RY Com 20260212.3688 11.69CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-50-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0410.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_025158_TTUQ1b1x1_11863_bVwASplR/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0411.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:05:07.95 +23:16:42.5 ;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_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-51-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0411_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-50-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0410_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3711 2461083.8711 14.37 14:17:22.68 +25:03:09.3
31.63436 70.61675 galactic Boo Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 9.3 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 J214.3445+25.0528 | 14:17:22.68 +25:03:09.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=1.168+/- (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J214.3445+25.0528,2461083.8711,14.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J214.3445+25.0528 20260212.3711 14.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_025532_TTUQ1b1x1_7658_AOeXIJPS/fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-53-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0414.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_025532_TTUQ1b1x1_7658_AOeXIJPS/fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-54-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0415.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:17:22.68 +25:03:09.3 ;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_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-54-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-53-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-54-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-53-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VX Boo,2461083.8711,12.88,0.05,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
VX Boo 20260212.3711 12.88CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0068.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-40-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0069.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_025532_TTUQ1b1x1_7658_AOeXIJPS/fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-53-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0414.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_025532_TTUQ1b1x1_7658_AOeXIJPS/fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-54-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0415.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:38:59.67 +25:08:41.9 ;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_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-54-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-53-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-54-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0415_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-39-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-53-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0414_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3736 2461083.8736 7.61 16:04:02.68 +25:15:34.8
41.76166 47.01811 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 9.8 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 1219254942328596736 | 16:04:03.06 +25:15:28.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G8V 1935ApJ....81..187A HD 144287
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3736* 16 04 02.68 +25 15 34.8 7.6 U Ser 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 1219254942328596736,2461083.8736,7.61,0.05,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 1219254942328596736 20260212.3736 7.61CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-14-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-06-Q1b1x1_025947_TTUQ1b1x1_15524_XUAncE17/fd_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-57-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0418.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-06-Q1b1x1_025947_TTUQ1b1x1_15524_XUAncE17/fd_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-58-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0419.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:04:02.68 +25:15:34.8 ;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_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-14-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-58-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0419_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-14-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-57-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-14-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-58-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0419_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-14-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-57-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 52 52.05 +10 53 02.3 10.3 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,10.34,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 10.34CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:52:52.05 +10:53:02.3 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 22 53.94 +12 12 12.0 11.7 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,11.67,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 11.67CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:22:53.94 +12:12:12.0 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 11 02 43.21 +10 15 46.0 12.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,12.03,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 12.03CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:02:43.21 +10:15:46.0 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 12 17.34 +15 29 24.9 12.5 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,12.54,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 12.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:12:17.34 +15:29:24.9 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 57 56.31 +09 23 14.6 12.8 U Leo 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
IU Leo,2461083.8752,12.82,0.05,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
IU Leo 20260212.3752 12.82CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:57:56.31 +09:23:14.6 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 53 35.22 +18 05 32.8 12.8 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,12.81,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 12.81CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:53:35.22 +18:05:32.8 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 22 13.75 +18 31 02.8 13.7 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 13.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:22:13.75 +18:31:02.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 34 19.70 +17 06 39.0 13.8 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,13.77,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 13.77CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:34:19.70 +17:06:39.0 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 20 48.17 +17 20 46.1 14.1 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,14.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:20:48.17 +17:20:46.1 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 14 49.44 +14 41 54.4 14.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:14:49.44 +14:41:54.4 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 42 50.73 +12 03 05.5 14.1 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,14.13,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 14.13CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:42:50.73 +12:03:05.5 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 10 20.30 +11 44 18.5 14.4 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,14.36,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:10:20.30 +11:44:18.5 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 57 32.54 +10 49 46.7 14.3 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,14.34,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 14.34CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:57:32.54 +10:49:46.7 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3752* 10 30 13.98 +17 31 24.0 14.5 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8752,14.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3752 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:30:13.98 +17:31:24.0 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3752 2461083.8752 11.89 11:11:05.83 +18:40:24.1
227.75402 65.45093 galactic Leo Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 9.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3984034719154051456 | 11:11:05.75 +18:40:23.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.638+/-0.031 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3752* 11 11 05.83 +18 40 24.1 11.9 U Leo 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 3984034719154051456,2461083.8752,11.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3984034719154051456 20260212.3752 11.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-54-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0420.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_030144_TTUQ1b1x1_17879_KNbHSCij/fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0421.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:11:05.83 +18:40:24.1 ;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_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_02-59-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0420_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3766* 11 02 43.09 +10 15 46.2 12.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8766,12.00,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3766 12.00CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_030327_TTUQ1b1x1_2977_EEvb8JL7/fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-01-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0422.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_030327_TTUQ1b1x1_2977_EEvb8JL7/fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-02-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:02:43.09 +10:15:46.2 ;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_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-02-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-01-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-02-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-01-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3783* 12 25 23.45 +11 39 17.3 13.2 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8783,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3783 13.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-04-Q1b1x1_030543_TTUQ1b1x1_31936_xeAQnusL/fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-04-Q1b1x1_030543_TTUQ1b1x1_31936_xeAQnusL/fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:25:23.45 +11:39:17.3 ;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_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3783 2461083.8783 14.38 12:01:23.77 +13:24:04.9
260.03211 71.96765 galactic Com Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 9.8 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3920063144081221760 | 12:01:23.77 +13:24:04.9 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=1.037+/-0.105 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3783* 12 01 23.77 +13 24 04.9 14.4 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3920063144081221760,2461083.8783,14.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3920063144081221760 20260212.3783 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-04-Q1b1x1_030543_TTUQ1b1x1_31936_xeAQnusL/fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-04-Q1b1x1_030543_TTUQ1b1x1_31936_xeAQnusL/fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:01:23.77 +13:24:04.9 ;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_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3783* 12 36 31.91 +15 00 13.0 14.5 U Com 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8783,14.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3783 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0406.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-04-Q1b1x1_030543_TTUQ1b1x1_31936_xeAQnusL/fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Com-04-Q1b1x1_030543_TTUQ1b1x1_31936_xeAQnusL/fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:36:31.91 +15:00:13.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-05-05_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0406_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-04-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3812 2461083.8812 12.15 13:11:21.50 +09:36:20.1
318.88685 71.85754 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" 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 | Gaia DR3 3732696295305334016 | 13:11:21.88 +09:36:17.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M0 1985ApJS...59..197B HD 114606 B
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3811* 13 11 21.50 +09 36 20.1 12.2 U Vir 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 3732696295305334016,2461083.8812,12.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3732696295305334016 20260212.3812 12.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_030948_TTUQ1b1x1_5770_WVl54oY0/fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0428.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_030948_TTUQ1b1x1_5770_WVl54oY0/fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0429.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:11:21.50 +09:36:20.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3811* 13 20 18.85 +11 59 25.4 12.2 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8812,12.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3812 12.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_030948_TTUQ1b1x1_5770_WVl54oY0/fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0428.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_030948_TTUQ1b1x1_5770_WVl54oY0/fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0429.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:20:18.85 +11:59:25.4 ;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_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3811* 13 12 20.63 +18 50 22.3 13.2 U Com 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8812,13.25,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3812 13.25CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_030948_TTUQ1b1x1_5770_WVl54oY0/fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0428.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_030948_TTUQ1b1x1_5770_WVl54oY0/fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0429.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:12:20.63 +18:50:22.3 ;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_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-09-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_02-58-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0408_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-08-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3836 2461083.8836 10.10 15:37:30.91 +11:00:31.6
18.68809 47.83159 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" 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 | Gaia DR3 1166078093242594944 | 15:37:30.95 +11:00:31.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.741+/-0.031 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3835* 15 37 30.91 +11 00 31.6 10.1 U Ser 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 1166078093242594944,2461083.8836,10.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1166078093242594944 20260212.3836 10.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_031335_TTUQ1b1x1_32571_oeAHhzvy/fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0432.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_031335_TTUQ1b1x1_32571_oeAHhzvy/fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:37:30.91 +11:00:31.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3836 2461083.8836 11.13 15:37:24.81 +10:33:10.7
18.07596 47.63441 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" 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 | Gaia DR3 1166026038238917120 | 15:37:24.82 +10:33:10.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.664+/-0.030 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3835* 15 37 24.81 +10 33 10.7 11.1 U Ser 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 1166026038238917120,2461083.8836,11.13,0.05,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 1166026038238917120 20260212.3836 11.13CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_031335_TTUQ1b1x1_32571_oeAHhzvy/fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0432.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_031335_TTUQ1b1x1_32571_oeAHhzvy/fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:37:24.81 +10:33:10.7 ;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_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3836 2461083.8836 14.02 15:36:04.84 +09:39:28.5
16.68197 47.48023 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" 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 | target | 15:36:04.84 +09:39:28.5 (user input) | T | P | (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3835* 15 36 04.84 +09 39 28.5 14.0 U Ser 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,2461083.8836,14.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.3836 14.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_031335_TTUQ1b1x1_32571_oeAHhzvy/fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0432.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_031335_TTUQ1b1x1_32571_oeAHhzvy/fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:36:04.84 +09:39:28.5 ;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_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3836 2461083.8836 13.99 15:32:28.93 +17:48:52.4
27.45453 51.82204 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" 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 1209320682971792512 | 15:32:26.41 +17:48:35.7 (Gaia DR3) | ROT (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: K1 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3835* 15 32 28.93 +17 48 52.4 14.0 U Ser 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 1209320682971792512,2461083.8836,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1209320682971792512 20260212.3836 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0072.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_031335_TTUQ1b1x1_32571_oeAHhzvy/fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0432.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_031335_TTUQ1b1x1_32571_oeAHhzvy/fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:32:28.93 +17:48:52.4 ;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_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-12-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-43-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0072_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-11-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0432_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3891* 10 52 51.38 +10 53 07.9 10.3 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8891,10.29,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3891 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0440.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:52:51.38 +10:53:07.9 ;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_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3891* 10 46 33.33 +04 25 11.7 12.0 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8891,11.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3891 11.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0440.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:46:33.33 +04:25:11.7 ;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_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3891* 11 02 42.61 +10 15 47.7 12.0 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8891,12.03,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3891 12.03CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0440.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:02:42.61 +10:15:47.7 ;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_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3891* 11 25 57.81 +07 18 20.5 12.2 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8891,12.18,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3891 12.18CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0440.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:25:57.81 +07:18:20.5 ;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_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3891* 10 39 31.15 +04 40 07.4 13.3 U Sex 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8891,13.28,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3891 13.28CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0440.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:39:31.15 +04:40:07.4 ;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_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3891* 10 57 31.83 +10 49 49.1 14.5 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8891,14.50,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3891 14.50CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0440.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_032144_TTUQ1b1x1_9302_oMM0pADn/fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:57:31.83 +10:49:49.1 ;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_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-20-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-19-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0440_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3904* 12 10 08.78 +03 44 42.6 13.2 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8904,13.21,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3904 13.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0443.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:10:08.78 +03:44:42.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3904* 11 46 26.41 +05 35 39.2 13.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8904,13.35,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3904 13.35CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0443.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:46:26.41 +05:35:39.2 ;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_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3904* 11 44 56.73 +04 47 57.3 13.8 U Vir 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 201768092,2461083.8904,13.79,0.05,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
EPIC 201768092 20260212.3904 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0443.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:44:56.73 +04:47:57.3 ;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_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3904* 11 46 51.34 +06 16 50.6 14.2 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8904,14.25,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3904 14.25CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0443.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:46:51.34 +06:16:50.6 ;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_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3904* 12 29 28.91 +06 46 14.9 14.3 U Vir 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,2461083.8904,14.31,0.05,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 20260212.3904 14.31CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0442.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_032334_TTUQ1b1x1_3334_DQbHP571/fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0443.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:29:28.91 +06:46:14.9 ;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_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-22-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0443_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-21-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0442_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3932* 13 09 46.44 +06 08 56.1 12.7 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8932,12.69,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3932 12.69CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_032734_TTUQ1b1x1_22888_8Fpqg6t4/fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_032734_TTUQ1b1x1_22888_8Fpqg6t4/fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:09:46.44 +06:08:56.1 ;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_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3932* 12 31 08.16 +00 49 36.1 13.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8932,13.35,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3932 13.35CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_032734_TTUQ1b1x1_22888_8Fpqg6t4/fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_032734_TTUQ1b1x1_22888_8Fpqg6t4/fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:31:08.16 +00:49:36.1 ;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_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.3932 2461083.8932 13.84 12:27:26.25 +06:15:46.7
286.56022 68.36850 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" 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 | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3900699919681422720 | 12:27:26.25 +06:15:46.7 (user input) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | (position from user input) (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification) J-Ks=13.634+/- (unrealisitic color!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.3932* 12 27 26.25 +06 15 46.7 13.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3900699919681422720,2461083.8932,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3900699919681422720 20260212.3932 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_032734_TTUQ1b1x1_22888_8Fpqg6t4/fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_032734_TTUQ1b1x1_22888_8Fpqg6t4/fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:27:26.25 +06:15:46.7 ;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_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3932* 12 41 12.00 +01 05 22.1 14.5 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8932,14.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3932 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_032734_TTUQ1b1x1_22888_8Fpqg6t4/fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0446.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_032734_TTUQ1b1x1_22888_8Fpqg6t4/fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0447.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:41:12.00 +01:05:22.1 ;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_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-26-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0447_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-25-32_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0446_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.3967* 13 53 42.73 +02 39 37.1 14.1 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.8967,14.06,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.3967 14.06CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-23-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0431.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_033228_TTUQ1b1x1_25776_QBOiCz4e/fd_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-30-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0450.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_033228_TTUQ1b1x1_25776_QBOiCz4e/fd_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-31-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0451.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:53:42.73 +02:39:37.1 ;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_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-23-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0451_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-23-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-30-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-23-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-31-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0451_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-23-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0431_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-30-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0450_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4009* 15 03 02.58 +07 29 33.5 13.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9009,13.29,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4009 13.29CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0074.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_033813_TTUQ1b1x1_20862_QLZMbjQD/fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_033813_TTUQ1b1x1_20862_QLZMbjQD/fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:03:02.58 +07:29:33.5 ;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_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0456_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0456_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4009* 14 14 15.20 +02 54 05.9 13.5 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9009,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4009 13.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0074.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_033813_TTUQ1b1x1_20862_QLZMbjQD/fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_033813_TTUQ1b1x1_20862_QLZMbjQD/fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:14:15.20 +02:54:05.9 ;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_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0456_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0456_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4009 2461083.9009 14.11 14:11:26.17 +08:23:21.3
351.93887 63.36692 galactic Boo Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 6.4 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 J212.8591+08.3876 | 14:11:26.17 +08:23:21.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J212.8591+08.3876,2461083.9009,14.11,0.05,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 J212.8591+08.3876 20260212.4009 14.11CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0074.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_033813_TTUQ1b1x1_20862_QLZMbjQD/fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_033813_TTUQ1b1x1_20862_QLZMbjQD/fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:11:26.17 +08:23:21.3 ;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_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0456_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-37-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-45-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-36-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0456_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V2088 Oph,2461083.9045,10.95,0.05,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
V2088 Oph 20260212.4045 10.95CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-19-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0532.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_034330_TTUQ1b1x1_7808_zisACDtZ/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-41-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_034330_TTUQ1b1x1_7808_zisACDtZ/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-42-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0463.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:18:21.24 +09:18:09.5 ;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_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-42-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0463_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-41-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-42-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0463_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-41-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4045 2461083.9045 13.88 18:16:45.99 +09:15:59.9
37.35626 11.87651 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 9.4 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 J274.1904+09.2678 | 18:16:45.99 +09:15:59.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J274.1904+09.2678,2461083.9045,13.88,0.05,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 J274.1904+09.2678 20260212.4045 13.88CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_034330_TTUQ1b1x1_7808_zisACDtZ/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-41-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_034330_TTUQ1b1x1_7808_zisACDtZ/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-42-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0463.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:16:45.99 +09:15:59.9 ;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_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-42-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0463_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-41-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-42-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0463_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-41-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4084* 12 26 56.27 -03 37 54.0 9.7 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9084,9.69,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4084 9.69CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0468.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0469.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:26:56.27 -03:37:54.0 ;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_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4084* 11 51 06.19 +00 50 04.0 11.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9084,11.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4084 11.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0468.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0469.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:51:06.19 -00:50:04.0 ;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_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4084* 12 04 24.86 +00 53 13.8 11.9 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9084,11.95,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4084 11.95CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0468.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0469.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:04:24.86 +00:53:13.8 ;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_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4084* 11 55 13.72 +00 53 53.9 12.5 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9084,12.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4084 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0468.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0469.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:55:13.72 -00:53:53.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4084* 11 41 52.44 -02 00 20.7 12.7 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9084,12.68,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4084 12.68CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0468.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0469.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:41:52.44 -02:00:20.7 ;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_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4084* 11 46 12.14 -03 47 43.9 13.2 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9084,13.24,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4084 13.24CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0468.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0469.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:46:12.14 -03:47:43.9 ;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_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4084* 11 30 55.22 -06 13 25.6 14.2 U Leo 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9084,14.21,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4084 14.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0468.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_034933_TTUQ1b1x1_8939_PFPBc2Tq/fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0469.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:30:55.22 -06:13:25.6 ;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_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-48-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-47-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0468_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4070 2461083.9070 7.74 17:25:44.23 +02:06:10.4
24.74753 19.97519 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 9.5 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 | NSV 21919 | 17:25:44.61 +02:06:22.2 (Gaia DR3) | VAR: (local) | K7V (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5V 1922ApJ....55...85L Ci 18 2322
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
NSV 21919,2461083.9070,7.74,0.05,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
NSV 21919 20260212.4070 7.74CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0466.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0467.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:25:44.23 +02:06:10.4 ;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_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4070 2461083.9070 10.16 17:39:20.51 +05:43:37.3
29.81200 18.63293 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 9.3 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 J264.8459+05.7264 | 17:39:21.01 +05:43:36.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+05 2299
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J264.8459+05.7264,2461083.9070,10.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J264.8459+05.7264 20260212.4070 10.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0466.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0467.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:20.51 +05:43:37.3 ;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_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4070 2461083.9070 10.21 17:39:28.05 +06:01:27.4
30.10718 18.73850 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 9.3 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 | Gaia DR3 4485812076153708288 | 17:39:28.48 +06:01:26.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4485812076153708288,2461083.9070,10.21,0.05,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 4485812076153708288 20260212.4070 10.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0466.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0467.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:28.05 +06:01:27.4 ;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_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4070 2461083.9070 10.45 17:37:03.48 +05:24:04.5
29.23415 18.99331 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 9.3 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 J264.2630+05.4089 | 17:37:03.67 +05:24:11.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J264.2630+05.4089,2461083.9070,10.45,0.05,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 J264.2630+05.4089 20260212.4070 10.45CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0466.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0467.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:03.48 +05:24:04.5 ;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_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4070 2461083.9070 10.99 17:39:23.35 +05:45:46.7
29.85147 18.63858 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 9.3 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 J264.8376+05.7659 | 17:39:23.85 +05:45:46.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F0 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+05 2300
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J264.8376+05.7659,2461083.9070,10.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J264.8376+05.7659 20260212.4070 10.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0466.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0467.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:23.35 +05:45:46.7 ;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_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4070 2461083.9070 11.21 17:38:58.10 +05:30:51.9
29.56751 18.62015 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 9.4 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 4485648901756710272 | 17:38:58.50 +05:30:51.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4485648901756710272,2461083.9070,11.21,0.05,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 4485648901756710272 20260212.4070 11.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0466.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0467.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:38:58.10 +05:30:51.9 ;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_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASAS J173944+0548.1,2461083.9070,11.28,0.05,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
ASAS J173944+0548.1 20260212.4070 11.28CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0117.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0466.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_034737_TTUQ1b1x1_4391_WqonWdb3/fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0467.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:43.80 +05:48:07.8 ;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_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-46-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0467_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-27-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0117_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-45-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0466_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4097* 12 26 56.27 -03 37 53.8 9.7 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9097,9.71,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4097 9.71CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0471.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:26:56.27 -03:37:53.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4097* 12 37 44.09 -04 05 56.1 12.8 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9097,12.85,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4097 12.85CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0471.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:37:44.09 -04:05:56.1 ;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_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4097* 12 31 07.83 +00 49 37.5 13.4 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9097,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4097 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0471.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:31:07.83 +00:49:37.5 ;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_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4097* 12 34 00.80 +00 30 23.4 13.6 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9097,13.64,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4097 13.64CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0471.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:34:00.80 -00:30:23.4 ;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_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4097* 12 55 18.95 -05 11 48.6 13.8 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9097,13.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4097 13.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0471.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:55:18.95 -05:11:48.6 ;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_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4097* 12 44 03.51 -06 45 28.2 13.9 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9097,13.87,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4097 13.87CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0471.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:44:03.51 -06:45:28.2 ;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_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4097* 12 41 11.76 +01 05 24.3 14.5 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9097,14.48,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4097 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_035136_TTUQ1b1x1_23798_C9BZYTVO/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0471.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:41:11.76 +01:05:24.3 ;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_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-49-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4108* 13 23 43.51 -05 12 02.4 11.9 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9108,11.87,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4108 11.87CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_035332_TTUQ1b1x1_13224_9CICXMOI/fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0472.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_035332_TTUQ1b1x1_13224_9CICXMOI/fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0473.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:23:43.51 -05:12:02.4 ;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_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0473_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0472_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0473_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0472_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4108* 13 53 42.91 +02 39 41.8 14.0 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9108,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4108 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_035332_TTUQ1b1x1_13224_9CICXMOI/fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0472.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_035332_TTUQ1b1x1_13224_9CICXMOI/fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0473.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:53:42.91 +02:39:41.8 ;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_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0473_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0472_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0473_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0472_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4108 2461083.9108 14.40 13:30:10.11 -01:39:30.5
322.42052 59.73974 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 4.9 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 | 13:30:10.11 -01:39:30.5 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.495+/-0.059 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4108* 13 30 10.11 -01 39 30.5 14.4 U Vir 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,2461083.9108,14.40,0.05,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 20260212.4108 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_035332_TTUQ1b1x1_13224_9CICXMOI/fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0472.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_035332_TTUQ1b1x1_13224_9CICXMOI/fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0473.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:30:10.11 -01:39:30.5 ;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_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0473_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0472_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-51-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0473_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-50-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0472_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4120* 14 26 59.41 -03 26 05.9 11.2 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9120,11.24,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4120 11.24CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0461.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_035523_TTUQ1b1x1_32706_dmxPXhhh/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0474.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_035523_TTUQ1b1x1_32706_dmxPXhhh/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0475.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:26:59.41 -03:26:05.9 ;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_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0474_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0474_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4120* 14 14 15.43 +02 54 08.2 13.6 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9120,13.56,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4120 13.56CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0461.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_035523_TTUQ1b1x1_32706_dmxPXhhh/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0474.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_035523_TTUQ1b1x1_32706_dmxPXhhh/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0475.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:14:15.43 +02:54:08.2 ;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_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0474_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0474_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4120* 14 29 42.06 -03 15 55.2 13.9 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9120,13.93,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4120 13.93CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0461.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_035523_TTUQ1b1x1_32706_dmxPXhhh/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0474.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_035523_TTUQ1b1x1_32706_dmxPXhhh/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0475.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:29:42.06 -03:15:55.2 ;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_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0474_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0474_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9120,14.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.4120 14.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0461.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_035523_TTUQ1b1x1_32706_dmxPXhhh/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0474.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_035523_TTUQ1b1x1_32706_dmxPXhhh/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0475.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:01:43.46 -05:25:21.0 ;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_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0474_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-53-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0475_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-52-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0474_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4169* 12 48 45.55 -11 01 30.5 13.1 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9169,13.07,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4169 13.07CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0469.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0483.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:48:45.55 -11:01:30.5 ;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_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4169* 13 05 58.61 -07 13 44.5 13.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9169,13.31,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4169 13.31CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0469.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0483.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:05:58.61 -07:13:44.5 ;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_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4169* 13 02 03.40 -07 26 50.9 13.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9169,13.33,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4169 13.33CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0469.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0483.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:02:03.40 -07:26:50.9 ;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_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4169* 12 27 08.79 -09 54 27.9 13.6 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9169,13.56,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4169 13.56CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0469.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0483.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:27:08.79 -09:54:27.9 ;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_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4169* 12 55 18.87 -05 11 47.7 13.7 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9169,13.71,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4169 13.71CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0469.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0483.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:55:18.87 -05:11:47.7 ;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_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4169* 12 44 03.35 -06 45 29.3 13.8 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9169,13.81,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4169 13.81CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0469.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0483.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:44:03.35 -06:45:29.3 ;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_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4169* 13 21 20.52 -13 05 41.2 14.0 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9169,13.97,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4169 13.97CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0469.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0483.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:21:20.52 -13:05:41.2 ;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_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4169 2461083.9169 14.38 13:17:01.84 -10:46:11.4
313.08235 51.59681 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 8.8 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 J199.2577-10.7700 | 13:17:01.84 -10:46:11.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.842+/-0.256 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4169* 13 17 01.84 -10 46 11.4 14.4 U Vir 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 J199.2577-10.7700,2461083.9169,14.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J199.2577-10.7700 20260212.4169 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0469.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_040336_TTUQ1b1x1_20314_12UCW9CR/fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0483.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:17:01.84 -10:46:11.4 ;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_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-00-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0483_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-58-13_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0469_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-11-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-59-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V4178 Oph,2461083.9155,10.74,0.05,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
V4178 Oph 20260212.4155 10.74CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0481.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:35.91 -03:14:47.6 ;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_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4155 2461083.9155 11.35 17:39:15.98 -06:49:09.9
18.33245 12.68326 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 9.2 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 4169055519354553472 | 17:39:16.51 -06:49:15.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4169055519354553472,2461083.9155,11.35,0.05,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 4169055519354553472 20260212.4155 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0481.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:15.98 -06:49:09.9 ;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_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V2495 Oph,2461083.9155,11.40,0.05,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
V2495 Oph 20260212.4155 11.40CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0481.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:25.17 -02:12:08.5 ;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_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0453 Oph,2461083.9155,10.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0453 Oph 20260212.4155 10.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0481.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:26:49.09 -02:23:37.0 ;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_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4155 2461083.9155 9.93 17:30:55.63 -05:37:41.8
18.32933 15.07364 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 9.2 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 4362323073375158016 | 17:30:55.61 -05:37:41.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.192+/- (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4362323073375158016,2461083.9155,9.93,0.05,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 4362323073375158016 20260212.4155 9.93CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0481.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:30:55.63 -05:37:41.8 ;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_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4155 2461083.9155 12.62 17:39:10.45 -06:45:41.6
18.37223 12.73190 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 9.2 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 4169808070644123776 | 17:39:10.94 -06:45:46.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4169808070644123776,2461083.9155,12.62,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4169808070644123776 20260212.4155 12.62CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0481.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:10.45 -06:45:41.6 ;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_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4155 2461083.9155 12.89 17:39:43.00 -06:44:46.3
18.45454 12.62269 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 9.1 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 4169063392035764736 | 17:39:43.52 -06:44:51.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4169063392035764736,2461083.9155,12.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4169063392035764736 20260212.4155 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0481.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:43.00 -06:44:46.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4155 2461083.9155 13.21 17:39:22.33 -06:44:36.0
18.41350 12.69832 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 9.2 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 4169808306863059712 | 17:39:22.81 -06:44:41.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4169808306863059712,2461083.9155,13.21,0.05,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 4169808306863059712 20260212.4155 13.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_040143_TTUQ1b1x1_32608_ierfUP74/fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0481.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:22.33 -06:44:36.0 ;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_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-58-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0481_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-23-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_03-57-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4194* 13 23 43.56 -05 12 02.2 11.8 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9194,11.81,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4194 11.81CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:23:43.56 -05:12:02.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4194* 13 48 43.05 -10 09 42.4 12.1 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9194,12.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4194 12.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:48:43.05 -10:09:42.4 ;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_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4194* 13 44 37.64 -11 03 58.9 13.1 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9194,13.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4194 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:44:37.64 -11:03:58.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4194* 13 54 10.13 -09 54 48.1 13.8 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9194,13.79,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4194 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:54:10.13 -09:54:48.1 ;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_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4194* 13 21 20.43 -13 05 40.6 14.1 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9194,14.12,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4194 14.12CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0486.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_040532_TTUQ1b1x1_1050_sC0IWPne/fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0487.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:21:20.43 -13:05:40.6 ;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_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0487_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-59-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-03-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9204,12.27,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4204 12.27CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_040730_TTUQ1b1x1_28647_xb7J75el/fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0488.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_040730_TTUQ1b1x1_28647_xb7J75el/fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:56:08.94 -13:56:00.8 ;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_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0488_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0488_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9204,12.97,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4204 12.97CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_040730_TTUQ1b1x1_28647_xb7J75el/fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0488.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_040730_TTUQ1b1x1_28647_xb7J75el/fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:42:49.05 -09:10:56.2 ;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_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0488_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0488_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9204,13.85,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4204 13.85CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_040730_TTUQ1b1x1_28647_xb7J75el/fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0488.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_040730_TTUQ1b1x1_28647_xb7J75el/fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:22:28.84 -15:05:54.3 ;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_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0488_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0488_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4204* 14 46 18.40 -07 15 50.0 10.9 U Vir 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
AQ Vir,2461083.9204,10.88,0.05,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
AQ Vir 20260212.4204 10.88CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0033.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-26-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0034.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_040730_TTUQ1b1x1_28647_xb7J75el/fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0488.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_040730_TTUQ1b1x1_28647_xb7J75el/fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:46:18.40 -07:15:50.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0488_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-05-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-25-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-04-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0488_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9228,9.82,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4228 9.82CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_041138_TTUQ1b1x1_27871_sz9riZLB/fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0492.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_041138_TTUQ1b1x1_27871_sz9riZLB/fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:30:17.91 -12:40:16.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0446 Oph,2461083.9228,10.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0446 Oph 20260212.4228 10.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_041138_TTUQ1b1x1_27871_sz9riZLB/fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0492.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_041138_TTUQ1b1x1_27871_sz9riZLB/fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:46:38.75 -11:38:51.2 ;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_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V3742 Oph,2461083.9228,11.23,0.05,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
V3742 Oph 20260212.4228 11.23CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_041138_TTUQ1b1x1_27871_sz9riZLB/fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0492.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_041138_TTUQ1b1x1_27871_sz9riZLB/fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:32:31.84 -13:03:15.1 ;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_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-09-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-21-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sco-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-08-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9241,13.19,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4241 13.19CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0495.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:51:45.43 -22:46:29.3 ;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_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4241* 13 46 06.35 -15 59 57.4 13.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9241,13.29,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4241 13.29CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0495.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:46:06.35 -15:59:57.4 ;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_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4241* 13 20 02.50 -15 34 34.4 13.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9241,13.28,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4241 13.28CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0495.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:20:02.50 -15:34:34.4 ;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_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4241* 13 21 20.42 -13 05 42.1 13.9 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9241,13.95,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4241 13.95CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0495.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:21:20.42 -13:05:42.1 ;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_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4241* 13 21 49.41 -13 12 27.7 14.5 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9241,14.48,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4241 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0495.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:21:49.41 -13:12:27.7 ;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_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4241 2461083.9241 14.39 13:19:51.84 -22:16:41.9
311.54151 40.11776 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J199.9667-22.2790 | 13:19:51.84 -22:16:41.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=2.454+/- (Very red!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4241* 13 19 51.84 -22 16 41.9 14.4 U Vir 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 J199.9667-22.2790,2461083.9241,14.39,0.05,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 J199.9667-22.2790 20260212.4241 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0495.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:19:51.84 -22:16:41.9 ;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_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4241* 13 08 55.62 -17 35 00.9 14.2 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9241,14.23,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4241 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_041334_TTUQ1b1x1_3934_Ubufkblo/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0495.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:08:55.62 -17:35:00.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4252* 14 09 07.11 -15 07 15.9 12.4 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9252,12.37,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4252 12.37CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:09:07.11 -15:07:15.9 ;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_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4252* 13 46 06.37 -15 59 57.3 13.3 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9252,13.34,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4252 13.34CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:46:06.37 -15:59:57.3 ;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_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9252,13.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4252 13.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:51:45.53 -22:46:29.4 ;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_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4252* 13 57 37.31 -17 16 25.3 13.5 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9252,13.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4252 13.46CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:57:37.31 -17:16:25.3 ;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_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9252,13.81,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4252 13.81CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:22:28.98 -15:05:54.8 ;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_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4252* 14 04 42.64 -15 45 04.2 14.0 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9252,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4252 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:04:42.64 -15:45:04.2 ;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_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4252* 14 19 52.75 -17 18 22.8 14.4 U Vir 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9252,14.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4252 14.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0496.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_041531_TTUQ1b1x1_25378_Soat4glK/fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:19:52.75 -17:18:22.8 ;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_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-12-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-12-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-11-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0835 Lyr,2461083.9266,11.56,0.05,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
V0835 Lyr 20260212.4266 11.56CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:28:09.36 +27:24:03.5 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
IU Vul,2461083.9266,11.70,0.05,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
IU Vul 20260212.4266 11.70CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:41.19 +27:05:29.2 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
AN Lyr,2461083.9266,9.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AN Lyr 20260212.4266 9.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:21:50.12 +32:00:30.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
CV Lyr,2461083.9266,10.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CV Lyr 20260212.4266 10.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:50:35.85 +28:06:53.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9266,13.86,0.05,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
target 20260212.4266 13.86CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:08:11.45 +25:17:21.0 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9266,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.4266 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:37.58 +26:58:23.3 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.79 19:06:48.80 +28:16:51.5
59.97825 9.41024 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 9.3 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 J286.7041+28.2830 | 19:06:48.80 +28:16:51.5 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J286.7041+28.2830,2461083.9266,13.79,0.05,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
ATO J286.7041+28.2830 20260212.4266 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:06:48.80 +28:16:51.5 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9266,13.71,0.05,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
target 20260212.4266 13.71CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:32:29.98 +26:12:04.0 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ZTF J191055.45+334117.5,2461083.9266,13.62,0.05,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
ZTF J191055.45+334117.5 20260212.4266 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:10:56.28 +33:41:11.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9266,13.79,0.05,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
target 20260212.4266 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:37.31 +24:56:42.2 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ZTF J192543.47+261830.0,2461083.9266,13.71,0.05,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
ZTF J192543.47+261830.0 20260212.4266 13.71CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:25:44.40 +26:18:17.5 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9266,13.67,0.05,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 20260212.4266 13.67CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:14:23.57 +31:35:33.6 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9266,13.31,0.05,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 20260212.4266 13.31CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:29:31.05 +33:23:57.5 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.33 18:48:48.37 +33:04:24.0
62.80445 14.91582 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx2136033 | 18:48:48.37 +33:04:24.0 (user input) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.638+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DocumentRef: VOTx2136033,2461083.9266,13.33,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx2136033 20260212.4266 13.33CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:48.37 +33:04:24.0 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9266,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.4266 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:50:12.16 +28:29:44.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.18 18:48:22.44 +31:38:34.9
61.40727 14.43903 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 8.8 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 2089926516388410368 | 18:48:21.33 +31:38:46.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 2089926516388410368,2461083.9266,13.18,0.05,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 2089926516388410368 20260212.4266 13.18CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:22.44 +31:38:34.9 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
PR Vul,2461083.9266,12.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
PR Vul 20260212.4266 12.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:28:17.44 +25:09:05.9 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 12.47 19:14:34.25 +31:55:27.1
64.04329 9.49766 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 9.2 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 2042984246136388608 | 19:14:36.12 +31:55:15.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G7 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.324+/-0.028 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 2042984246136388608,2461083.9266,12.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2042984246136388608 20260212.4266 12.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:14:34.25 +31:55:27.1 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V1105 Cyg,2461083.9266,12.91,0.05,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
V1105 Cyg 20260212.4266 12.91CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:20:42.98 +29:32:30.0 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 12.94 19:20:13.09 +26:39:44.4
59.86229 6.02707 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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 J290.0544+26.6629 | 19:20:13.09 +26:39:44.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.840+/-0.033 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J290.0544+26.6629,2461083.9266,12.94,0.05,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 J290.0544+26.6629 20260212.4266 12.94CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:20:13.09 +26:39:44.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 2045110495478963072,2461083.9266,13.18,0.05,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 2045110495478963072 20260212.4266 13.18CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:30:36.95 +31:59:47.6 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.34 18:33:15.63 +28:25:50.4
57.02173 16.20659 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" 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 J278.3143+28.4305 | 18:33:15.63 +28:25:50.4 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J278.3143+28.4305,2461083.9266,13.34,0.05,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 J278.3143+28.4305 20260212.4266 13.34CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:33:15.63 +28:25:50.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.45 19:09:33.04 +32:40:54.4
64.26760 10.78235 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 9.2 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 2043307257730465280 | 19:09:31.53 +32:41:35.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 2043307257730465280,2461083.9266,13.45,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2043307257730465280 20260212.4266 13.45CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:09:33.04 +32:40:54.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.62 19:34:47.74 +26:55:27.3
61.63307 3.28186 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 9.4 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 J293.6823+26.9170 | 19:34:44.71 +26:55:05.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.447+/-0.048 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J293.6823+26.9170,2461083.9266,13.62,0.05,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 J293.6823+26.9170 20260212.4266 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:47.74 +26:55:27.3 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.79 19:24:03.97 +29:12:25.1
62.52781 6.44684 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 9.3 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 J291.0085+29.1996 | 19:24:03.97 +29:12:25.1 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J291.0085+29.1996,2461083.9266,13.79,0.05,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
ATO J291.0085+29.1996 20260212.4266 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:24:03.97 +29:12:25.1 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.63 19:05:37.89 +27:16:10.3
58.94035 9.20459 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 9.4 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 J286.4096+27.2686 | 19:05:36.70 +27:15:50.0 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J286.4096+27.2686,2461083.9266,13.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J286.4096+27.2686 20260212.4266 13.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:05:37.89 +27:16:10.3 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASASSN-V J192127.83+254441.8,2461083.9266,13.76,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J192127.83+254441.8 20260212.4266 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:21:27.26 +25:44:43.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.89 18:38:36.64 +30:23:05.0
59.36410 15.87778 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 8.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4587925851330586752 | 18:38:33.71 +30:22:40.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4587925851330586752,2461083.9266,13.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4587925851330586752 20260212.4266 13.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:38:36.64 +30:23:05.0 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4266 2461083.9266 13.84 19:20:13.74 +25:47:27.1
59.08591 5.62343 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 10.1 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 J290.0619+25.7893 | 19:20:13.74 +25:47:27.1 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J290.0619+25.7893,2461083.9266,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J290.0619+25.7893 20260212.4266 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:20:13.74 +25:47:27.1 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ES Lyr,2461083.9266,11.88,0.05,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
ES Lyr 20260212.4266 11.88CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:22:16.57 +33:24:37.9 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
FM Cyg,2461083.9266,11.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
FM Cyg 20260212.4266 11.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:30:07.12 +29:55:16.8 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
HR Cyg,2461083.9266,11.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
HR Cyg 20260212.4266 11.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:26.49 +30:39:42.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
VZ Lyr,2461083.9266,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VZ Lyr 20260212.4266 11.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:09:18.11 +29:32:58.8 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
AB Lyr,2461083.9266,11.42,0.05,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
AB Lyr 20260212.4266 11.42CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:07:00.33 +33:43:31.7 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
TY Lyr,2461083.9266,11.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
TY Lyr 20260212.4266 11.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:09:47.86 +28:04:22.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0472 Lyr,2461083.9266,12.43,0.05,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
V0472 Lyr 20260212.4266 12.43CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_041730_TTUQ1b1x1_28875_FNvYjKK8/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0499.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:15:53.75 +26:45:27.7 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-14-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0499_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-13-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.51 18:21:18.25 +02:58:24.6
32.14873 8.05817 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 5.1 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 J275.3214+02.9814 | 18:21:18.29 +02:58:24.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A2 1972ROLun...3....0S HD 168762 J-Ks=0.128+/-0.044 (A)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4280* 18 21 18.25 +02 58 24.6 9.5 U Ser 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 J275.3214+02.9814,2461083.9280,9.51,0.05,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 J275.3214+02.9814 20260212.4280 9.51CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:21:18.25 +02:58:24.6 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.61 18:22:44.00 +02:30:43.0
31.89730 7.53058 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 5.1 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 | DocumentRef: VOTx2151280 | 18:22:44.03 +02:30:42.7 (Gaia DR3) | (VSX @ VizieR) | (VSX @ VizieR) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G + A2 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+02 2256 J-Ks=0.696+/-0.031 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4280* 18 22 44.00 +02 30 43.0 9.6 U Ser 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
DocumentRef: VOTx2151280,2461083.9280,9.61,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx2151280 20260212.4280 9.61CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:22:44.00 +02:30:43.0 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.69 18:19:06.35 +01:26:33.0
30.51993 7.84991 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx2132282 | 18:19:06.35 +01:26:33.0 (user input) | (GCVS) | (GCVS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DocumentRef: VOTx2132282,2461083.9280,9.69,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx2132282 20260212.4280 9.69CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:19:06.35 +01:26:33.0 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.66 18:23:00.76 +02:13:01.0
31.66436 7.33426 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx2134316 | 18:23:00.78 +02:13:01.2 (Gaia DR3) | (GCVS) | (GCVS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.175+/-0.036 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4280* 18 23 00.76 +02 13 01.0 9.7 U Ser 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
DocumentRef: VOTx2134316,2461083.9280,9.66,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx2134316 20260212.4280 9.66CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:23:00.76 +02:13:01.0 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.72 18:19:54.22 +02:40:53.8
31.72559 8.23717 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx2133593 | 18:19:54.23 +02:40:53.9 (Gaia DR3) | (GCVS) | (GCVS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.211+/-0.043 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
DocumentRef: VOTx2133593,2461083.9280,9.72,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx2133593 20260212.4280 9.72CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:19:54.22 +02:40:53.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.76 18:25:20.99 +01:20:48.0
31.15219 6.41781 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.3419+01.3519 | 18:25:20.95 +01:20:48.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K0 1949TOYal..20.....B BD+01 3666 J-Ks=0.684+/-0.037 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4280* 18 25 20.99 +01 20 48.0 9.8 U Ser 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 J276.3419+01.3519,2461083.9280,9.76,0.05,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 J276.3419+01.3519 20260212.4280 9.76CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:20.99 +01:20:48.0 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.84 18:24:11.57 +03:55:04.7
33.32859 7.84316 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 5.1 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 J276.0462+03.9260 | 18:24:11.56 +03:55:05.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0 1972ROLun...3....0S HD 169363
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J276.0462+03.9260,2461083.9280,9.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.0462+03.9260 20260212.4280 9.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:24:11.57 +03:55:04.7 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.80 18:27:21.00 +02:39:33.8
32.55751 6.57046 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4277172628024526464 | 18:27:20.92 +02:39:35.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K0III 1972ROLun...3....0S HD 170055
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4280* 18 27 21.00 +02 39 33.8 9.8 U Ser 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 4277172628024526464,2461083.9280,9.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4277172628024526464 20260212.4280 9.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:27:21.00 +02:39:33.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 4284140374961248128,2461083.9280,10.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4284140374961248128 20260212.4280 10.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:32.13 +04:12:57.4 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 10.54 18:31:08.52 +02:47:32.8
33.10919 5.78717 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4277006021964449792 | 18:31:08.87 +02:47:29.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5III 1972ROLun...3....0S BD+02 3606
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4280* 18 31 08.52 +02 47 32.8 10.5 U Ser 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 4277006021964449792,2461083.9280,10.54,0.05,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 4277006021964449792 20260212.4280 10.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:08.52 +02:47:32.8 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4280* 18 31 01.86 +02 27 20.5 10.8 U Ser 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
ASASSN-V J183102.31+022716.3,2461083.9280,10.83,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J183102.31+022716.3 20260212.4280 10.83CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:01.86 +02:27:20.5 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 10.31 18:30:58.28 +03:34:09.7
33.78605 6.17736 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4283239806215404288 | 18:30:58.34 +03:34:09.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A0 1972ROLun...3....0S BD+03 3730 J-Ks=0.114+/-0.033 (A)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4283239806215404288,2461083.9280,10.31,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4283239806215404288 20260212.4280 10.31CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-22-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:30:58.28 +03:34:09.7 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 10.63 18:27:06.09 +04:12:32.7
33.92114 7.32754 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4284134465086177536 | 18:27:06.13 +04:12:32.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K2III 1972ROLun...3....0S BD+04 3749 J-Ks=0.984+/-0.037 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4284134465086177536,2461083.9280,10.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4284134465086177536 20260212.4280 10.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-22-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:27:06.09 +04:12:32.7 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 9.60 18:26:55.07 +04:20:04.2
34.01314 7.42501 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4284149411572433792 | 18:26:55.06 +04:20:04.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M0 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 4825 J-Ks=0.939+/-0.039 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4284149411572433792,2461083.9280,9.60,0.05,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 4284149411572433792 20260212.4280 9.60CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-22-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:55.07 +04:20:04.2 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4280 2461083.9280 10.40 18:22:21.79 +03:50:18.1
33.04855 8.21427 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 5.1 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 4278287502759447552 | 18:22:21.76 +03:50:18.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.253+/-0.032 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4278287502759447552,2461083.9280,10.40,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4278287502759447552 20260212.4280 10.40CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-22-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:22:21.79 +03:50:18.1 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V2088 Oph,2461083.9280,10.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V2088 Oph 20260212.4280 10.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-22-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0500.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_042148_TTUQ1b1x1_28173_6UPs6X9f/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:18:21.50 +09:18:05.0 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-16-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-15-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0500_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 4519265576435085696,2461083.9183,8.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4519265576435085696 20260212.4183 8.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:58:20.38 +21:15:10.2 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 8.98 18:52:54.81 +19:43:27.3
50.78200 8.53988 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | DocumentRef: VOTx2174868 | 18:52:54.76 +19:43:27.5 (Gaia DR3) | (GCVS) | (GCVS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M1 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 17129 J-Ks=1.594+/-0.249 (Very red! L if it's a dwarf)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 52 54.81 +19 43 27.3 9.0 U Her 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
DocumentRef: VOTx2174868,2461083.9183,8.98,0.05,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
DocumentRef: VOTx2174868 20260212.4183 8.98CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:52:54.81 +19:43:27.3 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 9.01 18:51:48.36 +18:03:48.1
49.15670 8.04943 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4517467600052697600 | 18:51:48.32 +18:03:48.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 229791 J-Ks=0.957+/-0.028 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 51 48.36 +18 03 48.1 9.0 U Her 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 4517467600052697600,2461083.9183,9.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4517467600052697600 20260212.4183 9.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:51:48.36 +18:03:48.1 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 9.23 18:48:51.15 +17:26:09.1
48.27571 8.40727 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J282.2198+17.4469 | 18:48:51.41 +17:26:13.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K2 1923LicOB..11..127L HD 229590
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 48 51.15 +17 26 09.1 9.2 U Her 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 J282.2198+17.4469,2461083.9183,9.23,0.05,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
ATO J282.2198+17.4469 20260212.4183 9.23CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:48:51.15 +17:26:09.1 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 9.24 18:45:38.36 +16:59:58.5
47.54033 8.90781 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4511294323290386560 | 18:45:38.41 +16:59:58.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K0 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 229403 J-Ks=0.683+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 45 38.36 +16 59 58.5 9.2 U Her 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 4511294323290386560,2461083.9183,9.24,0.05,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 4511294323290386560 20260212.4183 9.24CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:45:38.36 +16:59:58.5 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
CzeV3704,2461083.9183,9.33,0.05,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
CzeV3704 20260212.4183 9.33CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:58:13.61 +17:04:10.7 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 9.35 18:55:28.71 +20:16:03.6
51.54219 8.23521 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J283.8759+20.2593 | 18:55:28.66 +20:16:04.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.686+/-0.027 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 55 28.71 +20 16 03.6 9.3 U Her 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 J283.8759+20.2593,2461083.9183,9.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J283.8759+20.2593 20260212.4183 9.35CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:55:28.71 +20:16:03.6 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 9.41 18:55:26.24 +17:14:16.6
48.79407 6.90907 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4517130049985452672 | 18:55:26.29 +17:14:15.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 230080
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 55 26.24 +17 14 16.6 9.4 U Her 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 4517130049985452672,2461083.9183,9.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4517130049985452672 20260212.4183 9.41CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:55:26.24 +17:14:16.6 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
NSV 24650,2461083.9183,9.39,0.05,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
NSV 24650 20260212.4183 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:27.89 +17:00:19.3 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 9.49 18:56:13.09 +17:57:35.6
49.52918 7.06214 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" 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 J284.0602+17.9660 | 18:56:13.14 +17:57:35.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G0 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 230146 J-Ks=0.394+/-9.998 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 56 13.09 +17 57 35.6 9.5 U Her 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 J284.0602+17.9660,2461083.9183,9.49,0.05,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 J284.0602+17.9660 20260212.4183 9.49CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:56:13.09 +17:57:35.6 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 57 22.94 +17 40 26.6 10.1 U Her 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 4517173480696731008,2461083.9183,10.06,0.05,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 4517173480696731008 20260212.4183 10.06CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:22.94 +17:40:26.6 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 55 07.97 +17 17 18.1 10.1 U Her 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 4517133760837447040,2461083.9183,10.14,0.05,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 4517133760837447040 20260212.4183 10.14CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:55:07.97 +17:17:18.1 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 53 50.09 +17 44 31.1 10.1 U Her 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 4517395753837707648,2461083.9183,10.13,0.05,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 4517395753837707648 20260212.4183 10.13CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:53:50.09 +17:44:31.1 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 10.23 18:57:01.60 +16:57:21.7
48.70968 6.44358 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" 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 | Gaia DR3 4514105808899116160 | 18:57:01.20 +16:57:25.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K0 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 230191
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 57 01.60 +16 57 21.7 10.2 U Her 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 4514105808899116160,2461083.9183,10.23,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4514105808899116160 20260212.4183 10.23CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:01.60 +16:57:21.7 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 4517777421819717376,2461083.9183,10.46,0.05,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 4517777421819717376 20260212.4183 10.46CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:42.85 +19:04:14.1 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 57 26.33 +17 12 31.0 10.6 U Her 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 4514119140482132992,2461083.9183,10.61,0.05,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 4514119140482132992 20260212.4183 10.61CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:26.33 +17:12:31.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 00 04.31 +23 35 36.0 11.1 U Her 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
WY Her,2461083.9183,11.13,0.05,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
WY Her 20260212.4183 11.13CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:00:04.31 +23:35:36.0 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 11.46 18:57:21.01 +17:07:59.5
48.90397 6.45324 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4514117044538058112 | 18:57:20.58 +17:08:03.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 57 21.01 +17 07 59.5 11.5 U Her 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 4514117044538058112,2461083.9183,11.46,0.05,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 4514117044538058112 20260212.4183 11.46CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:21.01 +17:07:59.5 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0359 Sge,2461083.9183,11.49,0.05,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
V0359 Sge 20260212.4183 11.49CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:29.87 +20:05:28.3 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 11.47 19:00:33.27 +16:56:04.3
49.06959 5.67928 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" 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 | ATO J285.1526+16.9356 | 19:00:34.49 +16:55:53.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 230390
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J285.1526+16.9356,2461083.9183,11.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J285.1526+16.9356 20260212.4183 11.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:33.27 +16:56:04.3 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 11.48 19:00:31.47 +16:56:43.8
49.07620 5.69062 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J285.1439+16.9427 | 19:00:32.68 +16:56:32.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G0 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 230389
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J285.1439+16.9427,2461083.9183,11.48,0.05,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
ATO J285.1439+16.9427 20260212.4183 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:31.47 +16:56:43.8 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 11.58 19:00:22.32 +17:16:50.6
49.36095 5.87349 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" 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 J285.1057+17.2878 | 19:00:23.28 +17:16:45.0 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J285.1057+17.2878,2461083.9183,11.58,0.05,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 J285.1057+17.2878 20260212.4183 11.58CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:22.32 +17:16:50.6 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 11.74 19:00:19.47 +17:05:10.9
49.18119 5.79653 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" 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 4514077805710865024 | 19:00:20.62 +17:05:00.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4514077805710865024,2461083.9183,11.74,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4514077805710865024 20260212.4183 11.74CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:19.47 +17:05:10.9 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 43 11.55 +22 59 43.6 9.8 U Her 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
AE Her,2461083.9183,9.80,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AE Her 20260212.4183 9.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-11-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:43:11.55 +22:59:43.6 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4183 2461083.9183 10.29 18:50:28.40 +20:01:57.8
50.81103 9.19061 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 4518693040111458176 | 18:50:28.46 +20:01:57.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A2 1952CoRut..32....1H BD+19 3806 J-Ks=0.124+/-0.033 (A)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4183* 18 50 28.40 +20 01 57.8 10.3 U Her 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 4518693040111458176,2461083.9183,10.29,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4518693040111458176 20260212.4183 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-11-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0484.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_041937_TTUQ1b1x1_9266_87JtVIMU/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0485.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:50:28.40 +20:01:57.8 ;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_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-02-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-01-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0484_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
GU Lib,2461083.9315,10.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GU Lib 20260212.4315 10.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-30-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0121.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_042751_TTUQ1b1x1_19143_GVmOhJg6/fd_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-20-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0506.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_042751_TTUQ1b1x1_19143_GVmOhJg6/fd_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-21-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0507.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:44:59.49 -28:04:28.3 ;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_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-30-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-21-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-30-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-20-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0506_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-30-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-21-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-30-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0121_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lib-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-20-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0506_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
TSVSC1 TN-N023332110-15-82-2,2461083.9406,13.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
TSVSC1 TN-N023332110-15-82-2 20260212.4406 13.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0510.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0511.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:08:46.47 +14:38:03.1 ;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_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4406 2461083.9406 13.11 18:57:39.64 +18:06:34.7
49.81758 6.82120 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" 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 J284.4141+18.1152 | 18:57:38.55 +18:07:13.0 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J284.4141+18.1152,2461083.9406,13.11,0.05,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 J284.4141+18.1152 20260212.4406 13.11CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0510.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0511.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:57:39.64 +18:06:34.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASASSN-V J184317.20+100731.1,2461083.9406,13.29,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J184317.20+100731.1 20260212.4406 13.29CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0510.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0511.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:43:17.00 +10:07:23.6 ;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_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASASSN-V J182712.68+092003.8,2461083.9406,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J182712.68+092003.8 20260212.4406 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0510.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0511.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:27:12.66 +09:20:10.3 ;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_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0578 Oph,2461083.9406,12.83,0.05,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
V0578 Oph 20260212.4406 12.83CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-13-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0510.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_043528_TTUQ1b1x1_4293_GbjsJoOo/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0511.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:17.87 +11:37:51.5 ;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_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-34-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0511_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-33-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASAS J173712-0043.7,2461083.9424,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J173712-0043.7 20260212.4424 11.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:12.54 -00:43:43.2 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
NSVS J1735039-055803,2461083.9424,11.51,0.05,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
NSVS J1735039-055803 20260212.4424 11.51CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:03.95 -05:57:59.0 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V2608 Oph,2461083.9424,12.81,0.05,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
V2608 Oph 20260212.4424 12.81CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:46:43.66 -04:08:13.6 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4424 2461083.9424 13.52 18:28:31.55 -06:56:41.0
24.13865 1.89346 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4160069691860383872 | 18:28:32.03 -06:56:45.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4160069691860383872,2461083.9424,13.52,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 4160069691860383872 20260212.4424 13.52CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:28:31.55 -06:56:41.0 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4424 2461083.9424 14.04 18:15:21.02 -01:17:21.2
27.63690 7.42719 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 7.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
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online_id | target | 18:15:21.02 -01:17:21.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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 02 12.4424* 18 15 21.02 -01 17 21.2 14.0 U Ser 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,2461083.9424,14.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260212.4424 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:15:21.02 -01:17:21.2 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0867 Oph,2461083.9424,12.62,0.05,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
V0867 Oph 20260212.4424 12.62CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-17-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:41:08.86 +00:29:44.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0507 Oph,2461083.9424,10.60,0.05,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
V0507 Oph 20260212.4424 10.60CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-17-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:43:52.60 -02:25:20.4 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
KT Oph,2461083.9424,11.66,0.05,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
KT Oph 20260212.4424 11.66CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-17-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:48:03.35 -00:41:05.5 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4424* 18 00 55.52 +00 38 17.9 12.4 U Ser 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
XY Ser,2461083.9424,12.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
XY Ser 20260212.4424 12.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-17-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0512.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_043758_TTUQ1b1x1_17734_DYcTOEM2/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:00:55.52 -00:38:17.9 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-37-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-36-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0512_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4452 2461083.9452 8.74 16:05:05.70 -34:23:30.2
342.29282 13.29109 galactic Lup Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.8 pix
The object was found in VSX 1" RR Lup
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
11.000 pg < 14.100 pg 2452644.20000 369.500000000000 M3e-M8(II:)e
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
RR Lup,2461083.9452,8.74,0.05,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
RR Lup 20260212.4452 8.74CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0599.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-10-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0600.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_044158_TTUQ1b1x1_1049_NIqsl6DP/fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0514.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_044158_TTUQ1b1x1_1049_NIqsl6DP/fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0515.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:05:05.70 -34:23:30.2 ;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_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0514_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0514_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
NU Lup,2461083.9452,12.29,0.05,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
NU Lup 20260212.4452 12.29CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0599.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-10-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0600.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_044158_TTUQ1b1x1_1049_NIqsl6DP/fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0514.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_044158_TTUQ1b1x1_1049_NIqsl6DP/fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0515.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:57:33.86 -30:08:28.7 ;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_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0514_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0514_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4452 2461083.9452 12.15 16:11:55.75 -31:05:07.4
345.72577 14.66926 galactic Sco Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 5.0 pix
The object was found in VSX 2" V1546 Sco
Type: SR
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.300 V 14.400 V 2452143.00000 108.317635000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
V1546 Sco,2461083.9452,12.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1546 Sco 20260212.4452 12.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0599.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-10-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0600.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_044158_TTUQ1b1x1_1049_NIqsl6DP/fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0514.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_044158_TTUQ1b1x1_1049_NIqsl6DP/fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0515.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:11:55.75 -31:05:07.4 ;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_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0514_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-41-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_06-09-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0599_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lup-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-40-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0514_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 1821608643720278784,2461083.9565,11.24,0.05,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 1821608643720278784 20260212.4565 11.24CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:53:46.28 +18:46:48.5 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
W Sge,2461083.9565,8.83,0.05,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
W Sge 20260212.4565 8.83CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-35-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:19:32.41 +17:12:20.0 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4565 2461083.9565 13.78 19:29:49.80 +25:32:38.2
59.88466 3.59678 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" and 5.1 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 J292.4614+25.5367 | 19:29:49.80 +25:32:38.2 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J292.4614+25.5367,2461083.9565,13.78,0.05,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 J292.4614+25.5367 20260212.4565 13.78CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:29:49.80 +25:32:38.2 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 2023266669765154048,2461083.9565,13.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2023266669765154048 20260212.4565 13.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:12:18.00 +23:41:10.7 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4565 2461083.9565 13.64 19:27:47.56 +18:19:41.5
53.31267 0.56924 galactic Sge Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.1" 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 J291.9492+18.3261 | 19:27:47.56 +18:19:41.5 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J291.9492+18.3261,2461083.9565,13.64,0.05,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 J291.9492+18.3261 20260212.4565 13.64CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:27:47.56 +18:19:41.5 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4565 2461083.9565 13.71 19:31:17.96 +24:41:08.5
59.28868 2.89452 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 4.4 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 | ASASSN-V J193118.51+244134.1 | 19:31:18.51 +24:41:33.9 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 366.000000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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
ASASSN-V J193118.51+244134.1,2461083.9565,13.71,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J193118.51+244134.1 20260212.4565 13.71CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:31:17.96 +24:41:08.5 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 2023870061145918848,2461083.9565,13.45,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2023870061145918848 20260212.4565 13.45CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:20:19.97 +25:25:54.6 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ZTF J192256.06+243751.8,2461083.9565,13.48,0.05,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
ZTF J192256.06+243751.8 20260212.4565 13.48CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:22:55.08 +24:37:55.9 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4565 2461083.9565 13.36 19:00:15.69 +17:09:12.6
49.23474 5.84007 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 4.8 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 4514081997599043712 | 19:00:15.03 +17:08:58.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.766+/-0.128 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 4514081997599043712,2461083.9565,13.36,0.05,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 4514081997599043712 20260212.4565 13.36CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:15.69 +17:09:12.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9565,13.33,0.05,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 20260212.4565 13.33CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:55:32.16 +17:01:57.7 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 1820405331346039680,2461083.9565,13.46,0.05,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 1820405331346039680 20260212.4565 13.46CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:55:08.67 +17:00:14.0 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9565,13.54,0.05,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 20260212.4565 13.54CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:55:38.79 +17:18:36.0 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASASSN-V J193951.60+204112.9,2461083.9565,13.52,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J193951.60+204112.9 20260212.4565 13.52CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:39:52.00 +20:41:09.9 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ZTF J193736.48+263422.6,2461083.9565,13.64,0.05,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
ZTF J193736.48+263422.6 20260212.4565 13.64CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:37:36.11 +26:34:17.5 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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,2461083.9565,13.66,0.05,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 20260212.4565 13.66CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:45:45.45 +19:00:32.4 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASASSN-V J193402.75+251801.4,2461083.9565,13.59,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J193402.75+251801.4 20260212.4565 13.59CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:03.17 +25:18:05.0 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4565 2461083.9565 13.71 19:16:50.44 +25:36:27.8
58.57020 6.21759 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 4.4 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 J289.2112+25.6071 | 19:16:48.20 +25:36:15.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.238+/-0.103 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J289.2112+25.6071,2461083.9565,13.71,0.05,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 J289.2112+25.6071 20260212.4565 13.71CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:16:50.44 +25:36:27.8 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0500 Lyr,2461083.9565,13.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0500 Lyr 20260212.4565 13.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:13:19.76 +26:58:57.2 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4565* 18 53 02.97 +24 05 39.8 14.0 U Her 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 4534144373934677504,2461083.9565,13.98,0.05,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 4534144373934677504 20260212.4565 13.98CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:53:02.97 +24:05:39.8 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4565* 18 53 53.44 +19 52 41.4 12.7 U Her 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
V0536 Her,2461083.9565,12.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0536 Her 20260212.4565 12.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-35-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:53:53.44 +19:52:41.4 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-35-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-35-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-35-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-35-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
SS Vul,2461083.9565,12.29,0.05,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
SS Vul 20260212.4565 12.29CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-35-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_045828_TTUQ1b1x1_12209_J2gwXnTP/fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0519.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:54:51.67 +20:55:44.1 ;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_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-57-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-34-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-56-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V2461 Cyg,2461083.9578,11.62,0.05,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
V2461 Cyg 20260212.4578 11.62CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:50:38.18 +49:16:42.7 ;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_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4578 2461083.9578 10.02 21:38:07.64 +49:44:42.6
94.05291 -1.96964 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J324.5416+49.7525 | 21:38:07.76 +49:44:42.9 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.654+/-0.039 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J324.5416+49.7525,2461083.9578,10.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J324.5416+49.7525 20260212.4578 10.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:38:07.64 +49:44:42.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ZTF J215517.16+493040.3,2461083.9578,9.62,0.05,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
ZTF J215517.16+493040.3 20260212.4578 9.62CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:55:17.45 +49:30:25.4 ;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_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4578 2461083.9578 11.39 21:42:49.71 +50:32:47.2
95.14803 -1.86338 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1979241708788422912 | 21:42:49.73 +50:32:48.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.000+/-0.038 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1979241708788422912,2461083.9578,11.39,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1979241708788422912 20260212.4578 11.39CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:42:49.71 +50:32:47.2 ;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_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4578 2461083.9578 11.43 21:37:23.28 +49:49:44.9
94.01982 -1.82752 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.3" and 6.3 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 J324.3399+49.8218 | 21:37:22.12 +49:49:27.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J324.3399+49.8218,2461083.9578,11.43,0.05,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
ATO J324.3399+49.8218 20260212.4578 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:37:23.28 +49:49:44.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4578 2461083.9578 10.61 21:48:12.37 +52:34:04.6
97.09186 -0.85915 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 5.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2173164773609889664 | 21:48:12.35 +52:34:03.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.686+/-0.042 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 2173164773609889664,2461083.9578,10.61,0.05,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 2173164773609889664 20260212.4578 10.61CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:48:12.37 +52:34:04.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4578 2461083.9578 10.74 21:37:34.96 +49:23:02.0
93.74624 -2.18035 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1979063690995683328 | 21:37:35.11 +49:23:02.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.047+/-0.032 (A)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1979063690995683328,2461083.9578,10.74,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1979063690995683328 20260212.4578 10.74CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:37:34.96 +49:23:02.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
KELT KC24C009593,2461083.9578,9.53,0.05,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
KELT KC24C009593 20260212.4578 9.53CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:31:35.60 +50:28:22.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4578 2461083.9578 10.73 21:52:25.07 +49:41:44.2
95.78443 -3.50108 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J328.1112+49.7022 | 21:52:25.24 +49:41:44.4 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J328.1112+49.7022,2461083.9578,10.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J328.1112+49.7022 20260212.4578 10.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:52:25.07 +49:41:44.2 ;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_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4578 2461083.9578 11.32 21:35:25.98 +49:43:40.6
93.71749 -1.69138 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J323.8440+49.7279 | 21:35:26.05 +49:43:41.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.688+/-0.029 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J323.8440+49.7279,2461083.9578,11.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J323.8440+49.7279 20260212.4578 11.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-02-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0021.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_050013_TTUQ1b1x1_3842_LyzqtCmG/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0521.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:35:25.98 +49:43:40.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_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_2026-02-12_04-59-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0521_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_2026-02-12_04-58-29_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4641* 17 35 28.22 -13 59 42.3 9.4 U Ser 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 4161414050980305152,2461083.9641,9.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4161414050980305152 20260212.4641 9.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0549.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_050928_TTUQ1b1x1_26643_3vINjnVZ/fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0525.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_050928_TTUQ1b1x1_26643_3vINjnVZ/fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0526.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:35:28.22 -13:59:42.3 ;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_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0525_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0525_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4641* 17 39 37.60 -13 13 28.1 10.1 U Ser 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
VX Ser,2461083.9641,10.12,0.05,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
VX Ser 20260212.4641 10.12CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0549.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_050928_TTUQ1b1x1_26643_3vINjnVZ/fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0525.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_050928_TTUQ1b1x1_26643_3vINjnVZ/fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0526.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:39:37.60 -13:13:28.1 ;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_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0525_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0525_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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 02 12.4641* 17 37 56.10 -13 44 56.1 8.7 U Ser 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461083.9641,8.68,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260212.4641 8.68CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0549.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-54-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_050928_TTUQ1b1x1_26643_3vINjnVZ/fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0525.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_050928_TTUQ1b1x1_26643_3vINjnVZ/fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0526.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:56.10 -13:44:56.1 ;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_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0525_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-08-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0526_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-07-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0525_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4814 2461083.9814 10.01 21:09:13.18 +36:20:49.3
80.83584 -7.77056 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" 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 J317.2970+36.3442 | 21:09:13.21 +36:20:49.9 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.022+/-0.027 (A)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J317.2970+36.3442,2461083.9814,10.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J317.2970+36.3442 20260212.4814 10.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_053413_TTUQ1b1x1_31952_6zdWey3J/fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_053413_TTUQ1b1x1_31952_6zdWey3J/fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:09:13.18 +36:20:49.3 ;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-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 1868691174732587776,2461083.9814,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1868691174732587776 20260212.4814 11.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_053413_TTUQ1b1x1_31952_6zdWey3J/fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_053413_TTUQ1b1x1_31952_6zdWey3J/fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:14:41.12 +37:33:39.2 ;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_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASASSN-V J211528.04+372952.7,2461083.9814,11.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J211528.04+372952.7 20260212.4814 11.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_053413_TTUQ1b1x1_31952_6zdWey3J/fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_053413_TTUQ1b1x1_31952_6zdWey3J/fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:15:27.46 +37:29:53.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4814 2461083.9814 11.34 21:15:59.15 +33:28:53.2
79.65004 -10.73114 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1854863475975325952 | 21:15:58.73 +33:28:56.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1854863475975325952,2461083.9814,11.34,0.05,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 1854863475975325952 20260212.4814 11.34CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0008.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_053413_TTUQ1b1x1_31952_6zdWey3J/fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_053413_TTUQ1b1x1_31952_6zdWey3J/fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0534.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:15:59.15 +33:28:53.2 ;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_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-07-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-32-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
ASASSN-V J221605.50+414917.2,2461083.9995,10.12,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J221605.50+414917.2 20260212.4995 10.12CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:06.14 +41:49:11.2 ;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_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.18 21:53:59.95 +41:46:34.5
90.98246 -9.83100 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1960390203963541760 | 21:53:59.55 +41:46:38.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M0V 1943ApJ....97..381V MCC 72
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1960390203963541760,2461083.9995,10.18,0.05,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 1960390203963541760 20260212.4995 10.18CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:53:59.95 +41:46:34.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.16 22:16:23.85 +41:44:49.6
94.36442 -12.36656 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J334.0860+41.7443 | 22:16:23.16 +41:44:56.2 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J334.0860+41.7443,2461083.9995,10.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J334.0860+41.7443 20260212.4995 10.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:23.85 +41:44:49.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.32 22:16:41.86 +41:19:21.7
94.16368 -12.74721 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 6.4 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 1958090403592956800 | 22:16:41.21 +41:19:27.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1958090403592956800,2461083.9995,10.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1958090403592956800 20260212.4995 10.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:41.86 +41:19:21.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.34 22:16:23.91 +41:23:29.6
94.15671 -12.65862 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 6.3 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 J334.1093+41.3929 | 22:16:23.40 +41:23:34.4 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J334.1093+41.3929,2461083.9995,10.34,0.05,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 J334.1093+41.3929 20260212.4995 10.34CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:23.91 +41:23:29.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.83 22:16:20.97 +41:34:47.1
94.25908 -12.49888 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 6.3 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 | Gaia DR3 1958109713767686144 | 22:16:20.33 +41:34:53.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1958109713767686144,2461083.9995,10.83,0.05,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 1958109713767686144 20260212.4995 10.83CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:20.97 +41:34:47.1 ;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_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.85 22:15:38.80 +41:49:05.1
94.28836 -12.22833 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 6.4 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 1958162937000756736 | 22:15:38.38 +41:49:09.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1958162937000756736,2461083.9995,10.85,0.05,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 1958162937000756736 20260212.4995 10.85CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:15:38.80 +41:49:05.1 ;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_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.85 22:15:13.31 +41:11:06.3
93.84976 -12.70121 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 6.4 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 1957992650138956928 | 22:15:12.53 +41:11:13.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1957992650138956928,2461083.9995,10.85,0.05,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 1957992650138956928 20260212.4995 10.85CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:15:13.31 +41:11:06.3 ;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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V3082 Cyg,2461083.9995,11.40,0.05,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
V3082 Cyg 20260212.4995 11.40CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:52:45.03 +49:52:02.7 ;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_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.91 22:15:42.24 +41:47:32.8
94.28231 -12.25547 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 6.3 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 | Gaia DR3 1958162863983411712 | 22:15:41.78 +41:47:37.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1958162863983411712,2461083.9995,10.91,0.05,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 1958162863983411712 20260212.4995 10.91CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:15:42.24 +41:47:32.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 11.18 22:15:46.65 +41:39:58.1
94.21983 -12.36689 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" 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 J333.9521+41.6681 | 22:15:46.17 +41:40:02.3 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J333.9521+41.6681,2461083.9995,11.18,0.05,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
ATO J333.9521+41.6681 20260212.4995 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:15:46.65 +41:39:58.1 ;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_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 11.21 22:16:23.39 +41:36:13.7
94.27949 -12.48343 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" 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 1958110091723200896 | 22:16:22.65 +41:36:20.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1958110091723200896,2461083.9995,11.21,0.05,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 1958110091723200896 20260212.4995 11.21CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:23.39 +41:36:13.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 11.25 22:15:52.86 +41:07:43.7
93.92082 -12.81850 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 6.4 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 J333.9788+41.1289 | 22:15:52.22 +41:07:49.8 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 J333.9788+41.1289,2461083.9995,11.25,0.05,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 J333.9788+41.1289 20260212.4995 11.25CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:15:52.86 +41:07:43.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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
V0379 Lac,2461083.9995,11.31,0.05,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
V0379 Lac 20260212.4995 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:07:54.20 +41:05:12.9 ;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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 11.30 22:16:27.71 +41:39:29.6
94.32260 -12.44642 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 6.3 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 | Gaia DR3 1958111088155607552 | 22:16:26.92 +41:39:36.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1958111088155607552,2461083.9995,11.30,0.05,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 1958111088155607552 20260212.4995 11.30CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:27.71 +41:39:29.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 11.31 22:14:12.02 +40:53:50.5
93.51831 -12.82525 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 6.4 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 1957981620661512064 | 22:14:12.43 +40:53:45.5 (Gaia DR3) | ROT (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1957981620661512064,2461083.9995,11.31,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 1957981620661512064 20260212.4995 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:14:12.02 +40:53:50.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 1958113699495718144,2461083.9995,11.43,0.05,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 1958113699495718144 20260212.4995 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:15:58.17 +41:38:09.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.83 21:51:20.48 +42:56:11.6
91.34326 -8.62247 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" 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 | Gaia DR3 1960739367627524736 | 21:51:20.48 +42:56:11.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.851+/-0.036 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1960739367627524736,2461083.9995,10.83,0.05,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 1960739367627524736 20260212.4995 10.83CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-17-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:51:20.48 +42:56:11.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
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:
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!
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 1956786481582910976,2461083.9995,10.46,0.05,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 1956786481582910976 20260212.4995 10.46CV 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 /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-17-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:07:37.95 +41:20:49.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 12.4995 2461083.9995 10.47 22:08:18.35 +40:59:04.9
92.64736 -12.10173 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1956727971248021376 | 22:08:18.03 +40:59:05.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
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:
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!
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 1956727971248021376,2461083.9995,10.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1956727971248021376 20260212.4995 10.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-17-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0037.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0542.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_060013_TTUQ1b1x1_13018_5txxiGbm/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0543.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:08:18.35 +40:59:04.9 ;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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-59-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0543_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-58-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0542_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
