Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621   6.74  00:49:18.14 +64:26:14.3
122.70146   1.56651 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 649.0" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 00:49:18.14 +64:26:14.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8666.36816 734.81989 image    wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8666.23438 736.46057 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 49 18.14 +64 26 14.3           6.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 49 17.79 +64 31 38.8           6.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 49 18.49 +64 20 49.8           6.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 49 18.14 +64 26 14.3   6.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.9621,6.74,0.05,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
target 20260212.4621 6.74CV 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/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:49:18.14 +64:26:14.3 ;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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621   6.83  01:09:16.87 +68:54:39.4
124.54471   6.09509 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 285.4" and 1.7 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 532618585143235072  | 01:09:21.49 +68:54:44.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8618.56543 3738.29956 image    wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8618.62402 3739.96558 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 09 16.87 +68 54 39.4           6.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 08 52.97 +68 55 40.5           6.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 09 40.77 +68 53 38.4           6.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 09 16.87 +68 54 39.4   6.8 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 532618585143235072,2461083.9621,6.83,0.05,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 532618585143235072 20260212.4621 6.83CV 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/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:09:16.87 +68:54:39.4 ;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_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621   6.88  01:15:01.16 +71:49:24.9
124.79109   9.03701 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 351.3" and 1.8 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                       | 01:15:01.16 +71:49:24.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8032.63086 5463.33398 image    wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8032.63525 5465.16260 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 15 01.16 +71 49 24.9           6.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 14 24.78 +71 48 41.6           6.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 15 37.54 +71 50 08.3           6.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 15 01.16 +71 49 24.9   6.9 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.9621,6.88,0.05,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
target 20260212.4621 6.88CV 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/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:15:01.16 +71:49:24.9 ;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_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621   6.96  01:29:42.62 +70:24:44.8
126.15608   7.78065 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 372.9" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 01:29:42.62 +70:24:44.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9141.15625 5068.28613 image    wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9141.32617 5069.87646 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 29 42.62 +70 24 44.8           7.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 29 07.81 +70 23 40.6           6.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 30 17.43 +70 25 49.0           7.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 29 42.62 +70 24 44.8   7.0 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461083.9621,6.96,0.05,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 20260212.4621 6.96CV 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/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:29:42.62 +70:24:44.8 ;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_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.09  22:37:42.58 +67:44:08.6
110.76054   8.08160 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 2.0 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 2224994377334509312 | 22:37:41.50 +67:44:09.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 346.70520 1789.53784 image    wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 346.73080 1791.53857 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 22 37 42.58 +67 44 08.6          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 22 37 42.75 +67 44 07.9          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 22 37 42.40 +67 44 09.3          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  22 37 42.58 +67 44 08.6  11.1 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2224994377334509312,2461083.9621,11.09,0.05,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 2224994377334509312 20260212.4621 11.09CV 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/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:37:42.58 +67:44:08.6 ;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_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.72  22:31:55.93 +68:36:32.3
110.73815   9.10648 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 2.0 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 2225950368335316608 | 22:31:54.89 +68:36:34.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 110.43170 2368.20117 image    wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 110.54840 2370.18994 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 22 31 55.93 +68 36 32.3          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 22 31 55.78 +68 36 31.7          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 22 31 56.07 +68 36 32.9          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  22 31 55.93 +68 36 32.3  11.7 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2225950368335316608,2461083.9621,11.72,0.05,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 2225950368335316608 20260212.4621 11.72CV 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/Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_051015_TTUQ2b1x1_19804_v99yszb0/fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:31:55.93 +68:36:32.3 ;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-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621   8.67  01:19:40.65 +72:36:39.0
125.06853   9.85634 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 1.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  S Cas                         
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     7.900   V            17.300   V         2457305.00000        608.200000000000   S3,4e-S5,8e                  
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 7922.68604 6005.74365 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 7922.92090 6007.38428 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 19 40.65 +72 36 39.0           8.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 19 40.65 +72 36 39.2           8.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 19 40.65 +72 36 38.9           8.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 19 40.65 +72 36 39.0   8.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
S Cas,2461083.9621,8.67,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
S Cas 20260212.4621 8.67CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:19:40.65 +72:36:39.0 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621   9.63  00:26:39.91 +64:25:56.4
120.26216   1.68907 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.9 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 431147444454518400  | 00:26:40.09 +64:25:55.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B0:e 1949ApJ...110..387M BD+63 48  J-Ks=0.453+/-0.024 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 7125.13721 316.42331 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 7124.84863 318.34900 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 26 39.91 +64 25 56.4           9.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 26 39.93 +64 25 56.3           9.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 26 39.90 +64 25 56.6           9.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 26 39.91 +64 25 56.4   9.6 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 431147444454518400,2461083.9621,9.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 431147444454518400 20260212.4621 9.63CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:26:39.91 +64:25:56.4 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  10.05  01:15:10.46 +66:39:56.2
125.28431   3.90234 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 1.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  V0894 Cas                     
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.600   V            12.600   V                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9452.25781 2721.69312 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9452.44141 2723.08716 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 15 10.46 +66 39 56.2          10.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 15 10.42 +66 39 56.5          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 15 10.50 +66 39 55.8          10.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 15 10.46 +66 39 56.2  10.1 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0894 Cas,2461083.9621,10.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0894 Cas 20260212.4621 10.05CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:15:10.46 +66:39:56.2 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  10.68  00:59:48.33 +63:36:20.4
123.86178   0.74903 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 1.4 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 524109090999225344  | 00:59:47.59 +63:36:28.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: O9? 1918AnHar..91.....C HD 5689                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9388.84863 614.05341 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9388.76074 615.45801 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 59 48.33 +63 36 20.4          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 59 48.34 +63 36 20.6          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 59 48.31 +63 36 20.3          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 59 48.33 +63 36 20.4  10.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 524109090999225344,2461083.9621,10.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 524109090999225344 20260212.4621 10.68CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:59:48.33 +63:36:20.4 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  10.72  00:53:45.07 +64:52:12.2
123.17766   1.99941 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 1.7 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 524245945838877824  | 00:53:44.09 +64:52:12.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B8 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+64 56                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8702.60449 1160.72131 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8702.28711 1162.41211 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 53 45.07 +64 52 12.2          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 53 45.16 +64 52 11.8          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 53 44.99 +64 52 12.5          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 53 45.07 +64 52 12.2  10.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 524245945838877824,2461083.9621,10.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 524245945838877824 20260212.4621 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:53:45.07 +64:52:12.2 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.07  01:13:23.21 +67:47:52.8
125.01064   5.01488 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  V1414 Cas                     
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.610   V            12.550   V         2457746.80000        954.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9032.60645 3280.79468 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9032.74414 3282.24146 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 13 23.21 +67 47 52.8          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 13 23.25 +67 47 52.5          10.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 13 23.18 +67 47 53.0          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 13 23.21 +67 47 52.8  11.1 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1414 Cas,2461083.9621,11.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1414 Cas 20260212.4621 11.07CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:13:23.21 +67:47:52.8 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  10.65  22:40:08.74 +65:26:23.0
109.83923   5.96169 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 2.0 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 2212429536409446528 | 22:40:08.77 +65:26:22.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.303+/-0.042 (F)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 278.00110 376.68979 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 277.94931 378.72781 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 22 40 08.74 +65 26 23.0          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 22 40 08.74 +65 26 22.9          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 22 40 08.73 +65 26 23.2          10.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  22 40 08.74 +65 26 23.0  10.7 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2212429536409446528,2461083.9621,10.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 2212429536409446528 20260212.4621 10.65CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:40:08.74 +65:26:23.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.11  01:06:23.82 +65:48:05.8
124.46600   2.97443 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  V0889 Cas                     
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.800   V            12.600   V         2458320.08900         70.212142800000   M4                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9206.31836 2008.56543 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9206.24609 2010.09412 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 06 23.82 +65 48 05.8          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 06 23.87 +65 48 05.6          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 06 23.77 +65 48 06.1          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 06 23.82 +65 48 05.8  11.1 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0889 Cas,2461083.9621,11.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0889 Cas 20260212.4621 11.11CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:06:23.82 +65:48:05.8 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.21  01:46:55.18 +71:28:11.0
127.35684   9.07621 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 1.6 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 534318674933955328  | 01:46:56.88 +71:28:11.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9396.00977 6124.30713 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9396.23047 6125.92383 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 46 55.18 +71 28 11.0          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 46 55.13 +71 28 11.1          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 46 55.24 +71 28 11.0          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 46 55.18 +71 28 11.0  11.2 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 534318674933955328,2461083.9621,11.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 534318674933955328 20260212.4621 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:46:55.18 +71:28:11.0 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.21  01:10:20.90 +66:07:16.8
124.84706   3.31993 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 1.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  Gaia DR3 525212931954116608   
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    18.000   G            18.330   G                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9341.54590 2291.90015 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9341.79395 2293.10596 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 10 20.90 +66 07 16.8          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 10 20.89 +66 07 17.7          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 10 20.90 +66 07 15.9          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 10 20.90 +66 07 16.8  11.2 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 525212931954116608,2461083.9621,11.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 525212931954116608 20260212.4621 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:10:20.90 +66:07:16.8 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.15  00:54:25.07 +63:33:27.8
123.26367   0.68789 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 1.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
10"  BL Cas                        
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.700   V            12.400   V                               84.000000000000 : M6ea                         
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9062.02051 440.59070 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9061.66016 442.28641 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 54 25.07 +63 33 27.8          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 54 25.11 +63 33 27.8          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 54 25.04 +63 33 27.7          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 54 25.07 +63 33 27.8  11.2 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 Cas,2461083.9621,11.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 Cas 20260212.4621 11.15CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:54:25.07 +63:33:27.8 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.27  01:05:26.15 +65:59:02.6
124.35759   3.15106 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 1.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  V0888 Cas                     
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    17.194   g       Y     4.974   g         2451506.00000        384.322958200000   C:                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9102.73535 2082.51807 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9102.64746 2084.09863 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 05 26.15 +65 59 02.6          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 05 26.30 +65 59 02.0          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 05 26.00 +65 59 03.3          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 05 26.15 +65 59 02.6  11.3 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0888 Cas,2461083.9621,11.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0888 Cas 20260212.4621 11.27CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:05:26.15 +65:59:02.6 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.01  22:50:16.64 +65:21:06.1
110.73429   5.39035 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 2.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  BX Cep                        
Type: SR:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.600   pg           14.700   pg                             150.000000000000 : M5                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 917.24731 251.13670 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 917.06281 253.13770 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 22 50 16.64 +65 21 06.1          11.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 22 50 16.68 +65 21 06.1          11.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 22 50 16.60 +65 21 06.0          11.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  22 50 16.64 +65 21 06.1  11.0 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BX Cep,2461083.9621,11.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BX Cep 20260212.4621 11.01CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:50:16.64 +65:21:06.1 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.44  01:44:27.39 +71:11:34.9
127.22099   8.76412 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 1.6 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 533933296107704576  | 01:44:29.06 +71:11:35.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9393.96777 5915.19043 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9394.20801 5916.74805 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 44 27.39 +71 11 34.9          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 44 27.23 +71 11 35.2          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 44 27.55 +71 11 34.7          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 44 27.39 +71 11 34.9  11.4 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 533933296107704576,2461083.9621,11.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 533933296107704576 20260212.4621 11.44CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:44:27.39 +71:11:34.9 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.53  00:51:08.02 +64:18:36.1
122.89893   1.43830 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 1.6 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 524388916707960704  | 00:51:08.90 +64:18:32.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8677.42969 780.27899 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8677.29883 781.86493 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 51 08.02 +64 18 36.1          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 51 08.03 +64 18 36.4          11.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 51 08.01 +64 18 35.8          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 51 08.02 +64 18 36.1  11.5 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 524388916707960704,2461083.9621,11.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 524388916707960704 20260212.4621 11.53CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:51:08.02 +64:18:36.1 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.54  00:53:37.32 +63:20:33.7
123.17690   0.47198 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 1.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  OV Cas                        
Type: SRA
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.900   V            12.700   V         2429244.00000        337.500000000000   C6,3(R)                      
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9063.55859 298.28189 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9063.37207 299.75500 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 53 37.32 +63 20 33.7          11.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 53 37.32 +63 20 34.6          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 53 37.32 +63 20 32.8          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 53 37.32 +63 20 33.7  11.5 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OV Cas,2461083.9621,11.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
OV Cas 20260212.4621 11.54CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:53:37.32 +63:20:33.7 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.57  00:51:29.98 +63:55:26.8
122.93870   1.05236 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASASSN-V J005130.89+635523.2  
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.370   V            11.680   V         2457046.00000        429.000000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8790.67480 571.60309 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8790.51562 573.25153 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 51 29.98 +63 55 26.8          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 51 29.97 +63 55 27.0          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 51 29.98 +63 55 26.6          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 51 29.98 +63 55 26.8  11.6 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J005130.89+635523.2,2461083.9621,11.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J005130.89+635523.2 20260212.4621 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:51:29.98 +63:55:26.8 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.65  00:58:58.74 +63:24:58.2
123.77551   0.55677 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 1.5 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 523730236228658816  | 00:58:58.28 +63:25:04.6 (Gaia DR3)  | ROT (local)      |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE   SpType: F2 1966UppAn...5d...1O [O66] 9: 184                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9385.42578 485.15909 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9385.16992 486.58871 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 58 58.74 +63 24 58.2          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 58 58.80 +63 24 58.4          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 58 58.69 +63 24 57.9          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 58 58.74 +63 24 58.2  11.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 523730236228658816,2461083.9621,11.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 523730236228658816 20260212.4621 11.65CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:58:58.74 +63:24:58.2 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.74  00:59:19.08 +63:14:11.3
123.81892   0.37830 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.5 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 523722196042901504  | 00:59:18.48 +63:14:16.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B9/A0 1966UppAn...5d...1O [O66] 9: 188                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9452.71387 393.92389 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9452.54492 395.41089 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 59 19.08 +63 14 11.3          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 59 19.09 +63 14 11.6          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 59 19.07 +63 14 11.0          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 59 19.08 +63 14 11.3  11.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 523722196042901504,2461083.9621,11.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 523722196042901504 20260212.4621 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:59:19.08 +63:14:11.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.87  01:45:06.71 +71:19:15.7
127.24619   8.90026 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
14"  NSVS J0145096+711919          
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.913   R1      Y     1.234   R1                             730.000000000000   C                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9375.43066 5997.93848 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9375.68457 5999.49414 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 45 06.71 +71 19 15.7          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 45 06.65 +71 19 15.9          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 45 06.76 +71 19 15.5          11.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 45 06.71 +71 19 15.7  11.9 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J0145096+711919,2461083.9621,11.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J0145096+711919 20260212.4621 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:45:06.71 +71:19:15.7 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.72  00:13:10.62 +73:51:41.1
120.23320  11.19048 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 2.0 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  RV Cep                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.100   V            14.800   V         2457930.00000        271.000000000000   M2e-M7                       
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 4938.41895 5626.57324 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 4938.59424 5628.58203 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 13 10.62 +73 51 41.1          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 13 10.58 +73 51 40.8          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 13 10.66 +73 51 41.3          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 13 10.62 +73 51 41.1  11.7 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RV Cep,2461083.9621,11.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
RV Cep 20260212.4621 11.72CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:13:10.62 +73:51:41.1 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.92  01:10:32.61 +66:13:50.3
124.85866   3.43039 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 1.5 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 525589033648326784  | 01:10:33.59 +66:13:48.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 9322.14746 2356.62671 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 9322.14648 2358.09839 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 10 32.61 +66 13 50.3          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 10 32.68 +66 13 50.0          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 10 32.55 +66 13 50.6          11.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 10 32.61 +66 13 50.3  11.9 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 525589033648326784,2461083.9621,11.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 525589033648326784 20260212.4621 11.92CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:10:32.61 +66:13:50.3 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.88  00:46:53.69 +63:56:10.3
122.43283   1.06885 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 1.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  V0661 Cas                     
Type: SRB:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.300   V            14.200   V                              210.000000000000 : S                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits  wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8498.75977 464.25171 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8498.72949 465.96481 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 46 53.69 +63 56 10.3          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 46 53.57 +63 56 11.0          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 46 53.81 +63 56 09.7          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 46 53.69 +63 56 10.3  11.9 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0661 Cas,2461083.9621,11.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0661 Cas 20260212.4621 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:46:53.69 +63:56:10.3 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621   9.99  00:36:23.19 +64:36:07.5
121.31819   1.77751 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 1.9 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 527132370018948736  | 00:36:23.49 +64:36:06.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=1.159+/-0.035 (M)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits -crosshair 2019.65173 5903.16943 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits -crosshair 2016.73035 5908.60352 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 7701.10303 608.02887 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 7700.87354 609.87250 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 36 23.19 +64 36 07.5          10.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 36 23.15 +64 36 07.6          10.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 36 23.24 +64 36 07.4          10.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 36 23.19 +64 36 07.5  10.0 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 527132370018948736,2461083.9621,9.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 527132370018948736 20260212.4621 9.99CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:36:23.19 +64:36:07.5 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  10.42  00:58:21.15 +66:03:08.9
123.63457   3.19016 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 1.6 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 525909506926008192  | 00:58:20.80 +66:03:09.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A0 1956PMcCO..13a....B AG+65 70  J-Ks=0.120+/-0.033 (A)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits -crosshair 991.83691 4617.01172 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits -crosshair 989.05511 4622.28223 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8682.23047 1936.33484 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8682.14941 1937.91504 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 00 58 21.15 +66 03 08.9          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 00 58 21.19 +66 03 08.3          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 00 58 21.11 +66 03 09.5          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  00 58 21.15 +66 03 08.9  10.4 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 525909506926008192,2461083.9621,10.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 525909506926008192 20260212.4621 10.42CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:58:21.15 +66:03:08.9 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4621  2461083.9621  11.37  01:27:52.41 +71:17:44.5
125.87533   8.63247 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.7 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 534084375878642304  | 01:27:51.87 +71:17:45.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits


Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits -crosshair 884.20209 1045.48267 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits -crosshair 882.39740 1050.72766 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits -crosshair 8664.65723 5513.10010 image    wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits -crosshair 8664.78320 5514.82959 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46212 01 27 52.41 +71 17 44.5          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46185 01 27 52.42 +71 17 44.1          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46239 01 27 52.41 +71 17 44.9          11.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4621*  01 27 52.41 +71 17 44.5  11.4 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 534084375878642304,2461083.9621,11.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 534084375878642304 20260212.4621 11.37CV 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/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-25-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0173.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_052446_TTUQ2b1x1_7923_UYQNCUw2/Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0002.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:27:52.41 +71:17:44.5 ;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_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-05-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0002_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_22-24-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-04-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663   9.35  23:14:52.93 +64:12:37.8
112.66625   3.28037 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 2.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 6"  BD+63 1954                    
Type: SRB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
     9.900   V            10.700   V         2458365.00000         63.900000000000   M6                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 8249.11523 5545.51270 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 8249.73535 5543.55664 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 14 52.93 +64 12 37.8           9.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 14 52.91 +64 12 37.9           9.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 14 52.96 +64 12 37.7           9.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 14 52.93 +64 12 37.8   9.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BD+63 1954,2461083.9663,9.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BD+63 1954 20260212.4663 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:14:52.93 +64:12:37.8 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  10.74  23:15:02.72 +59:31:14.8
110.97720  -1.09495 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 2.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  Gaia DR3 2010713889096267264  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    16.520   G            16.580   G                                                 K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 9316.58203 2902.68286 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 9317.68359 2900.39844 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 15 02.72 +59 31 14.8          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 15 02.69 +59 31 15.0          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 15 02.75 +59 31 14.6          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 15 02.72 +59 31 14.8  10.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2010713889096267264,2461083.9663,10.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 2010713889096267264 20260212.4663 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:15:02.72 +59:31:14.8 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  10.88  23:07:55.10 +58:14:44.5
109.64407  -1.93001 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 2.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  NSVS J2307562+581442          
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.797   g       Y     0.425   g         2458365.18680        170.691316900000   M7                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 9064.68945 1976.19214 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 9065.89551 1973.91125 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 07 55.10 +58 14 44.5          10.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 07 55.15 +58 14 44.2          10.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 07 55.05 +58 14 44.8          10.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 07 55.10 +58 14 44.5  10.9 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2307562+581442,2461083.9663,10.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J2307562+581442 20260212.4663 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:07:55.10 +58:14:44.5 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.13  23:08:38.92 +58:18:12.3
109.75501  -1.91399 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 2.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  NSVS J2308401+581809          
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.597   g       Y     0.415   g         2458646.79980         77.867617500000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 9107.96582 2029.47766 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 9109.19238 2027.12524 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 08 38.92 +58 18 12.3          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 08 38.95 +58 18 12.3          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 08 38.89 +58 18 12.3          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 08 38.92 +58 18 12.3  11.1 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J2308401+581809,2461083.9663,11.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J2308401+581809 20260212.4663 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:08:38.92 +58:18:12.3 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.20  23:04:29.24 +64:45:43.6
111.84190   4.21858 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 2.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  CE Cep                        
Type: M
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.700   pg           18.000   pg        2427366.00000        419.000000000000 : M4                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 7489.31934 5612.00244 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 7490.05322 5609.99756 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 04 29.24 +64 45 43.6          11.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 04 29.22 +64 45 43.6          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 04 29.25 +64 45 43.5          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 04 29.24 +64 45 43.6  11.2 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CE Cep,2461083.9663,11.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
CE Cep 20260212.4663 11.20CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:04:29.24 +64:45:43.6 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.14  22:58:35.88 +57:09:16.7
108.06281  -2.42328 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 2.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 8"  V1182 Cas                     
Type: BY:
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.600   B       Y     0.190   B                               17.314000000000   K                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 8560.02930 1099.95044 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 8561.30078 1097.70532 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 22 58 35.88 +57 09 16.7          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 22 58 35.88 +57 09 16.9          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 22 58 35.88 +57 09 16.5          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  22 58 35.88 +57 09 16.7  11.1 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1182 Cas,2461083.9663,11.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1182 Cas 20260212.4663 11.14CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:58:35.88 +57:09:16.7 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.39  23:04:49.12 +57:52:16.8
109.11941  -2.11249 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J346.1997+57.8617        | 23:04:51.53 +57:52:13.3 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 8904.75684 1677.32031 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 8905.57422 1674.37512 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 04 49.12 +57 52 16.8          11.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 04 49.33 +57 52 18.2          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 04 48.92 +57 52 15.4          11.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 04 49.12 +57 52 16.8  11.4 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J346.1997+57.8617,2461083.9663,11.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J346.1997+57.8617 20260212.4663 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:04:49.12 +57:52:16.8 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.14  23:12:38.68 +58:04:47.0
110.15770  -2.32063 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 2.2 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 7"  ASASSN-V J231239.51+580445.1  
Type: SRS
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.230   g       Y     0.190   g         2459082.82800         20.930000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 9460.11816 2015.70593 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 9460.88867 2013.64624 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 12 38.68 +58 04 47.0          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 12 38.80 +58 04 45.9          11.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 12 38.55 +58 04 48.1          11.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 12 38.68 +58 04 47.0  11.1 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J231239.51+580445.1,2461083.9663,11.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J231239.51+580445.1 20260212.4663 11.14CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:12:38.68 +58:04:47.0 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.33  21:16:07.06 +57:20:09.2
 96.96156   5.76119 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 2.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
11"  ZTF J211605.92+572003.1       
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.384   g       Y     0.409   g         2458205.89870        100.977410000000   M7                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 220.85069 169.50650 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 221.56070 167.51770 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 21 16 07.06 +57 20 09.2          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 21 16 07.16 +57 20 09.9          11.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 21 16 06.96 +57 20 08.5          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  21 16 07.06 +57 20 09.2  11.3 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J211605.92+572003.1,2461083.9663,11.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J211605.92+572003.1 20260212.4663 11.33CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:16:07.06 +57:20:09.2 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.65  23:29:06.41 +64:33:49.9
114.23447   3.09145 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.0" and 2.0 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 2209179586197594752 | 23:29:07.47 +64:33:52.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 9035.93750 6128.87744 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 9036.51270 6126.96143 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 29 06.41 +64 33 49.9          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 29 06.41 +64 33 49.9          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 29 06.40 +64 33 49.9          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 29 06.41 +64 33 49.9  11.7 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2209179586197594752,2461083.9663,11.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 2209179586197594752 20260212.4663 11.65CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:29:06.41 +64:33:49.9 ;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-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.66  23:24:53.98 +65:03:40.5
113.96978   3.70620 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 1.8 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 2209358119400424320 | 23:24:55.01 +65:03:42.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 8657.99121 6287.59229 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 8658.09961 6285.78711 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 24 53.98 +65 03 40.5          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 24 54.18 +65 03 39.8          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 24 53.78 +65 03 41.2          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 24 53.98 +65 03 40.5  11.7 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 2209358119400424320,2461083.9663,11.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 2209358119400424320 20260212.4663 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:24:53.98 +65:03:40.5 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.79  23:20:44.89 +64:43:12.4
113.43925   3.53304 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 2.1 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 9"  ASASSN-V J232046.29+644314.0  
Type: L
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.420   V            12.560   V                                                                              
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits


Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits  wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 8491.07227 5985.02588 image    wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits -crosshair 8491.59570 5983.00977 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-01-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46635 23 20 44.89 +64 43 12.4          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46606 23 20 44.92 +64 43 12.6          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 12.46663 23 20 44.85 +64 43 12.2          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 12.4664*  23 20 44.89 +64 43 12.4  11.8 U             Cep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J232046.29+644314.0,2461083.9663,11.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 J232046.29+644314.0 20260212.4663 11.79CV 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/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0082.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-12_CI_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_052533_TTUQ2b1x1_27160_wM3B61SC/Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0008.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 23:20:44.89 +64:43:12.4 ;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_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-11-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0008_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_21-00-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0082_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_Cep-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-12_05-10-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 12.4663  2461083.9663  11.11  22:26:40.61 +58:31:35.8
104.97421   0.79574 galactic  Cep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 2.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 3"  V0522 Cep                     
Type: LB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    11.000   V            13.300   V                                                 M5                           
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.