Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.7554,14.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2554 14.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0534.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_000851_TTUQ1b1x1_9427_lZXVrb4K/fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-07-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0254.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_000851_TTUQ1b1x1_9427_lZXVrb4K/fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-08-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0255.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:24:55.99 +73:07:50.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-08-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-07-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-08-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-07-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-07-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0254_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.7235,14.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2235 14.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_232420_TTUQ1b1x1_23968_KIL4uMlI/fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-21-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0209.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_232420_TTUQ1b1x1_23968_KIL4uMlI/fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-22-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0210.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:56:34.68 +63:36:27.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-22-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-21-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-22-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0210_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-25-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-21-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0209_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2456 2461093.7456 11.65 12:07:40.61 -38:56:59.6
293.69578 23.13576 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 1.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3459494112802318464 | 12:07:41.45 -38:57:10.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3459494112802318464,2461093.7456,11.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3459494112802318464 20260222.2456 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/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_235436_TTUQ1b1x1_5420_ag3x86DV/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0242.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_235436_TTUQ1b1x1_5420_ag3x86DV/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0243.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:07:40.61 -38:56:59.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0242_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0242_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2456 2461093.7456 11.99 10:53:57.13 -29:02:37.9
274.11645 27.17344 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" 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 5456180806204930048 | 10:53:57.07 -29:02:38.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.928+/-0.031 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5456180806204930048,2461093.7456,11.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5456180806204930048 20260222.2456 11.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0435.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-09-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0436.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_235436_TTUQ1b1x1_5420_ag3x86DV/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0242.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_235436_TTUQ1b1x1_5420_ag3x86DV/fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0243.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:53:57.13 -29:02:37.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0242_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0243_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-08-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-15-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-53-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0242_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1128 2461093.6128 14.46 03:52:16.09 +61:58:34.2
142.52794 6.19522 galactic Cam Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 474953980567252352 | 03:52:17.28 +61:58:48.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 474953980567252352,2461093.6128,14.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 474953980567252352 20260222.1128 14.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_204337_TTUQ1b1x1_30220_oG39DPVc/fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-41-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_204337_TTUQ1b1x1_30220_oG39DPVc/fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-42-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:52:16.09 +61:58:34.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-42-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-41-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-42-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-41-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.1128* 02 25 30.77 +62 00 47.7 14.0 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,2461093.6128,13.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1128 13.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_204337_TTUQ1b1x1_30220_oG39DPVc/fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-41-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_204337_TTUQ1b1x1_30220_oG39DPVc/fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-42-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:25:30.77 +62:00:47.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-42-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-41-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-42-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-41-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1422 2461093.6422 14.41 21:37:31.93 +65:27:04.9
104.53325 9.76707 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 21:37:31.93 +65:27:04.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.490+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6422,14.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1422 14.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:37:31.93 +65:27:04.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1422 2461093.6422 12.39 20:17:05.52 +64:50:21.2
98.62457 15.93648 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 5.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2244619938336059008 | 20:17:04.97 +64:50:14.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2244619938336059008,2461093.6422,12.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2244619938336059008 20260222.1422 12.39CV 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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:17:05.52 +64:50:21.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.6422,12.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1422 12.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:17:20.88 +64:48:59.1 ;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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.6422,13.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1422 13.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:16:36.71 +64:52:29.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1422 2461093.6422 12.21 20:47:43.49 +65:37:07.4
101.13238 13.69779 galactic Cep Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 6.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2245688182600572544 | 20:47:43.48 +65:37:07.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.182+/-0.030 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2245688182600572544,2461093.6422,12.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2245688182600572544 20260222.1422 12.21CV 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-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-28-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0049.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_212537_TTUQ1b1x1_13220_Kj71O5BD/fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0087.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:47:43.49 +65:37:07.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-27-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_21-24-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1063 2461093.6063 12.14 06:36:06.49 -03:23:37.6
214.21230 -4.95508 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 8.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3104921713294147712 | 06:36:08.10 -03:23:25.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3104921713294147712,2461093.6063,12.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3104921713294147712 20260222.1063 12.14CV 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/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:36:06.49 -03:23:37.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1063 2461093.6063 13.86 06:38:12.85 -07:08:36.3
217.81231 -6.17861 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 8.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J099.5561-07.1371 | 06:38:12.85 -07:08:36.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J099.5561-07.1371,2461093.6063,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J099.5561-07.1371 20260222.1063 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:38:12.85 -07:08:36.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1063 2461093.6063 13.30 06:38:29.67 -07:09:15.4
217.85345 -6.12134 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 8.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J099.6334-07.1544 | 06:38:29.67 -07:09:15.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J099.6334-07.1544,2461093.6063,13.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J099.6334-07.1544 20260222.1063 13.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:38:29.67 -07:09:15.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1063 2461093.6063 13.06 07:10:32.18 -00:04:25.8
215.17890 4.21455 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.6" and 8.7 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 3111176663146695680 | 07:10:32.61 -00:04:37.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3111176663146695680,2461093.6063,13.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3111176663146695680 20260222.1063 13.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:10:32.18 -00:04:25.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.6063,13.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1063 13.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:10:35.71 +01:32:50.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1063 2461093.6063 13.50 07:11:12.48 +00:00:21.7
215.18469 4.40040 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 8.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J107.7926-00.0001 | 07:11:12.48 +00:00:21.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J107.7926-00.0001,2461093.6063,13.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J107.7926-00.0001 20260222.1063 13.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:11:12.48 +00:00:21.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1063 2461093.6063 13.58 07:11:20.93 +00:57:24.7
214.35222 4.86607 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.6" and 9.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 07:11:20.93 +00:57:24.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.420+/-0.077 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.6063,13.58,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1063 13.58CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_203407_TTUQ1b1x1_1983_U93b9MTn/fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:11:20.93 +00:57:24.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-33-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_20-32-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.6805,14.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1805 14.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_222219_TTUQ1b1x1_378_oKi0x36m/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0145.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_222219_TTUQ1b1x1_378_oKi0x36m/fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-20-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0146.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:16:14.36 +00:49:04.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-20-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-20-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-19-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2526 2461093.7526 13.95 00:44:44.86 +73:53:00.3
122.45897 11.01781 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 5.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | NSVS J0044409+735236 | 00:44:40.97 +73:52:35.6 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 2458342.99620 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.2526* 00 44 44.86 +73 53 00.3 13.9 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 J0044409+735236,2461093.7526,13.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0044409+735236 20260222.2526 13.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_000436_TTUQ1b1x1_31070_wno218iZ/fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-03-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0250.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_000436_TTUQ1b1x1_31070_wno218iZ/fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-04-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0251.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:44:44.86 +73:53:00.3 ;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-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-04-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0251_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-03-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-04-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0251_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-03-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2526 2461093.7526 14.35 00:57:30.73 +73:13:38.3
123.37735 10.36081 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 5.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 538243038091560576 | 00:57:39.98 +73:13:18.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.2526* 00 57 30.73 +73 13 38.3 14.3 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
Gaia DR3 538243038091560576,2461093.7526,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 538243038091560576 20260222.2526 14.35CV 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-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_000436_TTUQ1b1x1_31070_wno218iZ/fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-03-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0250.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_000436_TTUQ1b1x1_31070_wno218iZ/fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-04-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0251.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:57:30.73 +73:13:38.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-04-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0251_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-03-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-04-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0251_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-28-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cep-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-03-03_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0250_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2903 2461093.7903 11.31 14:01:44.32 -30:52:11.1
320.27842 29.62299 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 5.0 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 6172681642956578432 | 14:01:45.31 -30:52:23.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6172681642956578432,2461093.7903,11.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6172681642956578432 20260222.2903 11.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:01:44.32 -30:52:11.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2903 2461093.7903 11.38 14:01:29.33 -30:59:13.0
320.17826 29.52804 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 5.0 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 6172586058461423616 | 14:01:30.37 -30:59:25.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6172586058461423616,2461093.7903,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6172586058461423616 20260222.2903 11.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:01:29.33 -30:59:13.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2903 2461093.7903 12.72 14:01:40.61 -30:53:18.5
320.25726 29.60929 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 5.0 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 6172587806511075200 | 14:01:41.59 -30:53:30.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6172587806511075200,2461093.7903,12.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6172587806511075200 20260222.2903 12.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:01:40.61 -30:53:18.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2903 2461093.7903 11.67 13:57:50.54 -27:52:24.6
320.40425 32.73526 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6177356766398220544 | 13:57:50.54 -27:52:24.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.252+/-0.031 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6177356766398220544,2461093.7903,11.67,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6177356766398220544 20260222.2903 11.67CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:57:50.54 -27:52:24.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2903 2461093.7903 11.14 13:54:06.48 -26:52:44.2
319.80877 33.93062 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6178411511582829440 | 13:54:06.45 -26:52:43.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.608+/-0.036 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6178411511582829440,2461093.7903,11.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6178411511582829440 20260222.2903 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/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:54:06.48 -26:52:44.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2903 2461093.7903 12.54 13:58:21.02 -25:55:51.3
321.24925 34.54955 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 5.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6273889661068783744 | 13:58:21.01 -25:55:51.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.370+/-0.036 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6273889661068783744,2461093.7903,12.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6273889661068783744 20260222.2903 12.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-26-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0502.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0304.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_005940_TTUQ1b1x1_1632_MjdLekpg/fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0305.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:58:21.02 -25:55:51.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-58-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0305_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-57-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0304_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3066 2461093.8066 14.25 14:17:03.74 +36:34:24.8
65.79696 69.57627 galactic Boo Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.7" 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 | ATO J214.2607+36.5715 | 14:17:03.74 +36:34:24.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J214.2607+36.5715,2461093.8066,14.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J214.2607+36.5715 20260222.3066 14.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-51-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0650.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_012221_TTUQ1b1x1_25904_0Ljp77be/fd_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-21-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0329.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_012221_TTUQ1b1x1_25904_0Ljp77be/fd_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-21-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0330.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:17:03.74 +36:34:24.8 ;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_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-51-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0650_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-21-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-51-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0650_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-51-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0650_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-21-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-51-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0650_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0329_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.6857,14.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.1857 14.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_223019_TTUQ1b1x1_25691_jjAD55cH/fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-26-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0153.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_223019_TTUQ1b1x1_25691_jjAD55cH/fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-27-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:40.65 +23:53:36.1 ;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_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-27-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-26-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-27-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-26-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1857 2461093.6857 14.34 07:28:24.28 +18:14:45.5
200.35686 16.17143 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 5.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3170308707722777216 | 07:28:25.86 +18:14:43.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G2 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3170308707722777216,2461093.6857,14.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3170308707722777216 20260222.1857 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_223019_TTUQ1b1x1_25691_jjAD55cH/fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-26-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0153.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_223019_TTUQ1b1x1_25691_jjAD55cH/fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-27-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0154.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:28:24.28 +18:14:45.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-27-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-26-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-27-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0154_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-26-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0153_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3734 2461093.8734 12.84 14:42:41.36 -05:57:42.4
346.16730 47.35415 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 8.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6331686593590409216 | 14:42:39.91 -05:57:51.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.3734* 14 42 41.36 -05 57 42.4 12.8 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6331686593590409216,2461093.8734,12.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6331686593590409216 20260222.3734 12.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0461.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_025841_TTUQ1b1x1_11467_cgG9SSfV/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_025841_TTUQ1b1x1_11467_cgG9SSfV/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:42:41.36 -05:57:42.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3734 2461093.8734 14.22 15:04:31.81 -04:36:29.2
353.38778 44.83352 galactic Lib Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 8.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 15:04:31.81 -04:36:29.2 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=1.331+/-0.177 (Very red! L if it's a dwarf)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.8734,14.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3734 14.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0461.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_025841_TTUQ1b1x1_11467_cgG9SSfV/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0428.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_025841_TTUQ1b1x1_11467_cgG9SSfV/fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:04:31.81 -04:36:29.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-51-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0461_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-57-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0428_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.3089* 16 47 32.45 +35 50 01.7 14.3 U Her 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.8089,14.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3089 14.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_012536_TTUQ1b1x1_20964_MLe5Hjn8/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-24-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0333.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_012536_TTUQ1b1x1_20964_MLe5Hjn8/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-25-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:47:32.45 +35:50:01.7 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-25-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0333_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-25-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-24-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0333_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2489 2461093.7489 11.02 13:04:05.84 -30:43:35.4
306.14231 32.06632 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 6.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6184051044160864640 | 13:04:06.75 -30:43:46.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6184051044160864640,2461093.7489,11.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6184051044160864640 20260222.2489 11.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_235921_TTUQ1b1x1_13147_HyuDSl3K/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0246.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_235921_TTUQ1b1x1_13147_HyuDSl3K/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0247.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:04:05.84 -30:43:35.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2489 2461093.7489 12.82 13:04:01.15 -30:06:00.2
306.16542 32.69269 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6184225587336191232 | 13:04:01.75 -30:06:06.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6184225587336191232,2461093.7489,12.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6184225587336191232 20260222.2489 12.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_235921_TTUQ1b1x1_13147_HyuDSl3K/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0246.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_235921_TTUQ1b1x1_13147_HyuDSl3K/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0247.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:04:01.15 -30:06:00.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2489 2461093.7489 13.19 13:04:14.25 -30:07:05.6
306.22016 32.67179 galactic Hya Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 6.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 13:04:14.25 -30:07:05.6 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7489,13.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2489 13.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0470.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_235921_TTUQ1b1x1_13147_HyuDSl3K/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0246.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_235921_TTUQ1b1x1_13147_HyuDSl3K/fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0247.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:04:14.25 -30:07:05.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-58-41_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0247_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-01-21_03-43-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0470_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-12-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-57-57_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0246_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.7972,13.84,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2972 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_010851_TTUQ1b1x1_1228_CqCUZzwV/fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-07-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0315.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_010851_TTUQ1b1x1_1228_CqCUZzwV/fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-08-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0316.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:21:34.72 +57:51:21.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-08-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0315_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-08-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0316_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-33-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-07-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0315_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3959 2461093.8959 11.35 19:00:34.96 +16:55:51.7
49.06948 5.67169 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 10.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J285.1526+16.9356 | 19:00:34.49 +16:55:53.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 230390
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J285.1526+16.9356,2461093.8959,11.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J285.1526+16.9356 20260222.3959 11.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_033106_TTUQ1b1x1_7360_DZKS3ZGj/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_033106_TTUQ1b1x1_7360_DZKS3ZGj/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0454.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:34.96 +16:55:51.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0454_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0454_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3959 2461093.8959 11.38 19:00:33.20 +16:56:31.1
49.07615 5.68287 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 10.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J285.1526+16.9356 | 19:00:34.49 +16:55:53.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 230390
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J285.1526+16.9356,2461093.8959,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J285.1526+16.9356 20260222.3959 11.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_033106_TTUQ1b1x1_7360_DZKS3ZGj/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_033106_TTUQ1b1x1_7360_DZKS3ZGj/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0454.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:33.20 +16:56:31.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0454_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0454_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3959 2461093.8959 11.63 19:00:21.14 +17:04:58.5
49.18109 5.78904 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 9.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4514077805710865024 | 19:00:20.62 +17:05:00.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4514077805710865024,2461093.8959,11.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4514077805710865024 20260222.3959 11.63CV 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/Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_033106_TTUQ1b1x1_7360_DZKS3ZGj/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0453.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-08-Q1b1x1_033106_TTUQ1b1x1_7360_DZKS3ZGj/fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0454.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:00:21.14 +17:04:58.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0454_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-30-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0454_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-10-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-29-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0453_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2826 2461093.7826 12.34 14:42:07.70 +49:07:40.0
86.29991 59.38079 galactic Boo Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 8.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1591383862474658688 | 14:42:09.70 +49:07:27.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+49 1163
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1591383862474658688,2461093.7826,12.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1591383862474658688 20260222.2826 12.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-53-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0586.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_004751_TTUQ1b1x1_5799_aU1Cnbkr/fd_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-46-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_004751_TTUQ1b1x1_5799_aU1Cnbkr/fd_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-47-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0293.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:42:07.70 +49:07:40.0 ;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_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-53-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0586_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-47-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-53-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0586_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-46-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-53-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0586_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-47-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0293_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-53-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0586_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-46-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3341 2461093.8341 14.42 14:20:45.98 +21:56:08.4
23.46403 69.06348 galactic Boo Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.1" and 8.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 14:20:45.98 +21:56:08.4 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.777+/-0.114 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.8341,14.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3341 14.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-37-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0066.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_020206_TTUQ1b1x1_9220_BF4atvKc/fd_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-00-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0368.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_020206_TTUQ1b1x1_9220_BF4atvKc/fd_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-01-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0369.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:20:45.98 +21:56:08.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-37-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-01-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-37-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-00-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0368_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-37-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-01-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0369_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-37-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0066_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-00-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0368_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2207 2461093.7207 13.74 09:30:13.85 +12:51:20.4
219.46741 40.97119 galactic Leo 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 | target | 09:30:13.85 +12:51:20.4 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.2207* 09 30 13.85 +12 51 20.4 13.7 U Leo 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7207,13.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2207 13.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-08_23-42-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0229.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_232026_TTUQ1b1x1_16931_t6ImFZgA/fd_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-17-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_232026_TTUQ1b1x1_16931_t6ImFZgA/fd_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-17-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0206.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:30:13.85 +12:51:20.4 ;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_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-08_23-42-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-17-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-08_23-42-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-17-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-08_23-42-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-17-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0206_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-01-08_23-42-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0229_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_23-17-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.2950 2461093.7950 14.41 14:36:10.99 +48:35:03.7
86.58678 60.49024 galactic Boo Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 14:36:10.99 +48:35:03.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=2.036+/- (Very red!)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.7950,14.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2950 14.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-24-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0622.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_010551_TTUQ1b1x1_1707_5zs1VlRM/fd_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-04-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0312.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_010551_TTUQ1b1x1_1707_5zs1VlRM/fd_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-05-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0313.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:36:10.99 +48:35:03.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-24-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0622_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-05-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-24-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0622_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-04-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-24-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0622_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-05-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0313_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-24-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0622_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-04-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0312_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3710 2461093.8710 11.34 19:45:58.68 +51:39:33.6
84.68249 13.14974 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 6.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2135536565112949632 | 19:45:58.71 +51:38:59.0 (Gaia DR3) | L (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2135536565112949632,2461093.8710,11.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2135536565112949632 20260222.3710 11.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-29-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0119.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_025506_TTUQ1b1x1_10320_775Rh8Az/fd_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-53-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_025506_TTUQ1b1x1_10320_775Rh8Az/fd_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-54-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0425.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:45:58.68 +51:39:33.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-29-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-54-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-29-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-53-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-29-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-54-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-29-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-53-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0424_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1990 2461093.6990 14.36 10:16:39.01 -05:21:46.8
248.03370 40.46204 galactic Sex Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 8.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3779036965203744128 | 10:16:37.87 -05:21:24.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.1989* 10 16 39.01 -05 21 46.8 14.4 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3779036965203744128,2461093.6990,14.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3779036965203744128 20260222.1990 14.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0518.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_224841_TTUQ1b1x1_21376_GTIW9fbe/fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-45-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0171.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_224841_TTUQ1b1x1_21376_GTIW9fbe/fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-46-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:16:39.01 -05:21:46.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-46-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-45-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-46-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_03-51-09_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0518_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-45-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4134 2461093.9134 13.76 18:22:34.92 +09:11:07.7
37.92381 10.55134 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 8.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J275.6452+09.1832 | 18:22:34.92 +09:11:07.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J275.6452+09.1832,2461093.9134,13.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J275.6452+09.1832 20260222.4134 13.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_035621_TTUQ1b1x1_12720_2yiKBJiw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_035621_TTUQ1b1x1_12720_2yiKBJiw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:22:34.92 +09:11:07.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4134 2461093.9134 13.68 19:03:04.46 +18:27:08.8
50.70359 5.82445 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" and 8.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 19:03:04.46 +18:27:08.8 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.820+/-0.170 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.9134,13.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4134 13.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_035621_TTUQ1b1x1_12720_2yiKBJiw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_035621_TTUQ1b1x1_12720_2yiKBJiw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:03:04.46 +18:27:08.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.9134,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4134 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_035621_TTUQ1b1x1_12720_2yiKBJiw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_035621_TTUQ1b1x1_12720_2yiKBJiw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:47:04.38 +10:01:53.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4134 2461093.9134 13.90 18:25:05.76 +10:32:43.7
39.44340 10.59100 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 7.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | V0918 Oph | 18:25:04.48 +10:33:23.6 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 99.100000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0918 Oph,2461093.9134,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0918 Oph 20260222.4134 13.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_035621_TTUQ1b1x1_12720_2yiKBJiw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0477.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_035621_TTUQ1b1x1_12720_2yiKBJiw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0478.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:05.76 +10:32:43.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-55-33_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0478_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-54-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0477_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.2848* 16 34 42.24 +51 03 22.9 14.1 U Her 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7848,14.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2848 14.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-16-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_005139_TTUQ1b1x1_31608_AIsAIBLv/fd_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-49-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0296.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_005139_TTUQ1b1x1_31608_AIsAIBLv/fd_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-50-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:34:42.24 +51:03:22.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-16-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-50-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-16-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-49-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-16-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-50-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-16-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-49-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0296_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.7648,13.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.2648 13.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-19-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0546.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_002221_TTUQ1b1x1_32411_vTUt3ehS/fd_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-20-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_002221_TTUQ1b1x1_32411_vTUt3ehS/fd_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-21-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:08:31.71 +72:09:53.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-19-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0546_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-21-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-19-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0546_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-20-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-19-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0546_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-21-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_04-19-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0546_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Dra-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_00-20-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4072 2461093.9072 13.28 17:26:13.87 -22:07:35.1
3.41354 7.33996 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 8.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J261.5637-22.1270 | 17:26:13.87 -22:07:35.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J261.5637-22.1270,2461093.9072,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J261.5637-22.1270 20260222.4072 13.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_034749_TTUQ1b1x1_11059_mjcNBpKT/fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-45-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0471.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_034749_TTUQ1b1x1_11059_mjcNBpKT/fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-46-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0472.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:26:13.87 -22:07:35.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-46-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0472_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-45-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-46-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0472_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-45-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0471_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.3994* 13 21 49.20 -13 12 21.6 14.2 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.8994,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3994 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_033606_TTUQ1b1x1_620_FLEqQ4u0/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-34-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_033606_TTUQ1b1x1_620_FLEqQ4u0/fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0460.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:21:49.20 -13:12:21.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0460_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-34-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0460_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_04-10-55_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-13-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-34-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 10.65 14:09:47.75 -38:54:46.5
319.21190 21.46898 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117148579115646464 | 14:09:48.33 -38:54:54.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117148579115646464,2461093.8328,10.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117148579115646464 20260222.3328 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/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:09:47.75 -38:54:46.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 10.67 14:11:25.69 -38:24:33.1
319.71197 21.84216 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117278562006045056 | 14:11:26.17 -38:24:38.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117278562006045056,2461093.8328,10.67,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117278562006045056 20260222.3328 10.67CV 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/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:11:25.69 -38:24:33.1 ;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_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 10.72 14:10:20.11 -38:48:50.1
319.35297 21.52894 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117231729682124032 | 14:10:20.68 -38:48:57.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117231729682124032,2461093.8328,10.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117231729682124032 20260222.3328 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/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:10:20.11 -38:48:50.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 10.91 14:11:51.21 -38:42:08.2
319.69292 21.53802 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117236746204277760 | 14:11:51.84 -38:42:16.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F8 1955AnCap..18.....J CD-38 9150 J-Ks=0.999+/-0.042 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117236746204277760,2461093.8328,10.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117236746204277760 20260222.3328 10.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:11:51.21 -38:42:08.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 10.90 14:12:24.37 -38:26:39.6
319.89425 21.74583 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117264680671709184 | 14:12:24.82 -38:26:45.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117264680671709184,2461093.8328,10.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117264680671709184 20260222.3328 10.90CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:12:24.37 -38:26:39.6 ;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_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 11.04 14:11:31.87 -38:32:53.1
319.68343 21.70434 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117242484280681984 | 14:11:32.47 -38:33:00.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117242484280681984,2461093.8328,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117242484280681984 20260222.3328 11.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:11:31.87 -38:32:53.1 ;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_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 10.37 14:08:18.89 -38:56:19.3
318.90956 21.53608 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117333159623013504 | 14:08:19.31 -38:56:25.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117333159623013504,2461093.8328,10.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117333159623013504 20260222.3328 10.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:18.89 -38:56:19.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 10.73 14:08:37.57 -38:54:48.0
318.97993 21.54104 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117145899056064512 | 14:08:38.04 -38:54:54.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117145899056064512,2461093.8328,10.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117145899056064512 20260222.3328 10.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:37.57 -38:54:48.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 10.92 14:07:24.06 -38:56:15.4
318.72846 21.59277 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117312097111716480 | 14:07:24.45 -38:56:20.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117312097111716480,2461093.8328,10.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 6117312097111716480 20260222.3328 10.92CV 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/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:07:24.06 -38:56:15.4 ;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_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 11.71 14:08:02.75 -38:50:06.6
318.89114 21.65082 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117337592037629440 | 14:08:03.12 -38:50:10.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117337592037629440,2461093.8328,11.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117337592037629440 20260222.3328 11.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:02.75 -38:50:06.6 ;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_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 12.31 14:08:42.34 -38:55:33.4
318.99141 21.52418 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117145795976845056 | 14:08:42.73 -38:55:39.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117145795976845056,2461093.8328,12.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117145795976845056 20260222.3328 12.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:42.34 -38:55:33.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 12.29 14:06:46.98 -38:58:51.3
318.59118 21.58887 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117322748630598144 | 14:06:47.34 -38:58:55.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117322748630598144,2461093.8328,12.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117322748630598144 20260222.3328 12.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:06:46.98 -38:58:51.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 12.72 14:08:26.08 -38:57:23.6
318.92727 21.51179 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117145413716807424 | 14:08:26.51 -38:57:29.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117145413716807424,2461093.8328,12.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117145413716807424 20260222.3328 12.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:26.08 -38:57:23.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 12.72 14:07:56.16 -38:57:07.9
318.82982 21.54641 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117332502492228864 | 14:07:56.58 -38:57:13.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117332502492228864,2461093.8328,12.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117332502492228864 20260222.3328 12.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:07:56.16 -38:57:07.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 12.70 14:07:44.20 -38:58:03.8
318.78502 21.54380 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 6.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117332261974060672 | 14:07:44.61 -38:58:09.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117332261974060672,2461093.8328,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117332261974060672 20260222.3328 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:07:44.20 -38:58:03.8 ;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_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 12.79 14:08:38.72 -38:51:48.1
319.00073 21.58727 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117339649317806336 | 14:08:39.16 -38:51:53.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117339649317806336,2461093.8328,12.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117339649317806336 20260222.3328 12.79CV 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/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:38.72 -38:51:48.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 13.04 14:08:49.58 -38:51:58.2
319.03571 21.57345 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 6117152045146310144 | 14:08:49.95 -38:52:02.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 6117152045146310144,2461093.8328,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 6117152045146310144 20260222.3328 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:49.58 -38:51:58.2 ;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_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3328 2461093.8328 13.25 14:08:13.07 -38:48:17.9
318.93558 21.66895 galactic Cen Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 14:08:13.07 -38:48:17.9 (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 atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.8328,13.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3328 13.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_020006_TTUQ1b1x1_6995_GeUGUmTf/fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0367.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:08:13.07 -38:48:17.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-59-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0367_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_04-31-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0507_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cen-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-58-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4432 2461093.9432 9.54 18:35:19.51 +45:44:48.2
74.39718 21.72991 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 8.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J278.8223+45.7339 | 18:35:19.08 +45:44:44.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5 1923LicOB..11..127L BD+45 2743
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J278.8223+45.7339,2461093.9432,9.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J278.8223+45.7339 20260222.4432 9.54CV 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/Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0091.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-02-Q1b1x1_044016_TTUQ1b1x1_21496_n0Zyy2DZ/fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-37-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0509.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-02-Q1b1x1_044016_TTUQ1b1x1_21496_n0Zyy2DZ/fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-38-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0510.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:35:19.51 +45:44:48.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-38-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-37-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-38-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-37-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4432 2461093.9432 9.78 18:39:55.23 +46:52:58.5
75.81665 21.30952 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 8.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J279.9792+46.8750 | 18:39:55.24 +46:52:58.2 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.559+/-0.029 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J279.9792+46.8750,2461093.9432,9.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J279.9792+46.8750 20260222.4432 9.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0091.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0092.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-02-Q1b1x1_044016_TTUQ1b1x1_21496_n0Zyy2DZ/fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-37-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0509.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-02-Q1b1x1_044016_TTUQ1b1x1_21496_n0Zyy2DZ/fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-38-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0510.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:39:55.23 +46:52:58.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-38-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-37-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-38-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-22-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0091_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-37-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0509_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4458 2461093.9458 9.01 18:26:50.31 +48:21:51.0
76.69767 23.83726 galactic Dra Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.7185+48.3598 | 18:26:50.29 +48:21:50.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F0 1952CoRut..32....1H BD+48 2694 J-Ks=0.169+/-0.058 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.7185+48.3598,2461093.9458,9.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.7185+48.3598 20260222.4458 9.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-34-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_044408_TTUQ1b1x1_1959_ErvkyICr/fd_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-41-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0513.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_044408_TTUQ1b1x1_1959_ErvkyICr/fd_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0514.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:50.31 +48:21:51.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-34-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0514_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-34-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-41-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-34-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-42-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0514_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-34-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-41-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0513_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3665 2461093.8665 12.99 13:00:39.00 +02:29:59.3
308.43940 65.27300 galactic Vir Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 5.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3692169911612569600 | 13:00:41.02 +02:29:29.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: K5 1958PMcCO..13b....V AG+02 1635
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.3665* 13 00 39.00 +02 29 59.3 13.0 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3692169911612569600,2461093.8665,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3692169911612569600 20260222.3665 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_024836_TTUQ1b1x1_26113_v899RkCT/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-47-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0418.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_024836_TTUQ1b1x1_26113_v899RkCT/fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-48-01_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0419.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:00:39.00 +02:29:59.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-48-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0419_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-47-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-48-01_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0419_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-47-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0418_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.8151,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3151 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_013451_TTUQ1b1x1_29154_BgsJWPnY/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-33-11_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_013451_TTUQ1b1x1_29154_BgsJWPnY/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-34-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0343.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:44:05.93 +32:12:17.8 ;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_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-34-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-33-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-34-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0343_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_01-33-11_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4316 2461093.9316 9.48 19:01:33.70 +11:35:22.1
44.39886 3.04422 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J285.3793+11.5830 | 19:01:33.27 +11:35:23.2 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A1III 2003A&A...406..893B HD 176804
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J285.3793+11.5830,2461093.9316,9.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J285.3793+11.5830 20260222.4316 9.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_042221_TTUQ1b1x1_16136_V9MfNXZw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0491.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_042221_TTUQ1b1x1_16136_V9MfNXZw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0492.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:01:33.70 +11:35:22.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0491_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0491_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4316 2461093.9316 10.74 19:03:17.97 +11:25:03.5
44.44005 2.58697 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4313372369087875456 | 19:03:18.06 +11:24:57.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A2 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 230542
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4313372369087875456,2461093.9316,10.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4313372369087875456 20260222.4316 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/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_042221_TTUQ1b1x1_16136_V9MfNXZw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0491.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_042221_TTUQ1b1x1_16136_V9MfNXZw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0492.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:03:17.97 +11:25:03.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0491_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0491_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4316 2461093.9316 11.47 19:03:00.90 +11:23:28.4
44.38467 2.63694 galactic Aql Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4313377763566867584 | 19:03:01.02 +11:23:22.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4313377763566867584,2461093.9316,11.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4313377763566867584 20260222.4316 11.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0019.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_042221_TTUQ1b1x1_16136_V9MfNXZw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0491.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-10-Q1b1x1_042221_TTUQ1b1x1_16136_V9MfNXZw/fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0492.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:03:00.90 +11:23:28.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0491_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-21-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0492_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-12-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-10-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0491_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4326 2461093.9326 11.67 18:30:51.33 -06:56:05.8
24.41513 1.38554 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4159891437855977344 | 18:30:51.68 -06:56:09.5 (Gaia DR3) | L (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4159891437855977344,2461093.9326,11.67,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4159891437855977344 20260222.4326 11.67CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:30:51.33 -06:56:05.8 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4326 2461093.9326 13.43 18:26:28.25 +03:04:44.8
32.83383 6.95655 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4277251247415550720 | 18:26:27.66 +03:04:19.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4277251247415550720,2461093.9326,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4277251247415550720 20260222.4326 13.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:28.25 +03:04:44.8 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.4326* 18 26 00.31 +02 38 34.0 13.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.9326,13.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4326 13.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:00.31 +02:38:34.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4326 2461093.9326 13.93 18:18:15.78 +02:56:28.0
31.77118 8.72002 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 7.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J274.5676+02.9292 | 18:18:16.23 +02:55:45.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J274.5676+02.9292,2461093.9326,13.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J274.5676+02.9292 20260222.4326 13.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:18:15.78 +02:56:28.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4326 2461093.9326 13.96 18:25:45.87 +02:59:09.9
32.66971 7.07151 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 7.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.4423+02.9896 | 18:25:45.87 +02:59:09.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4326* 18 25 45.87 +02 59 09.9 14.0 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.4423+02.9896,2461093.9326,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.4423+02.9896 20260222.4326 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:45.87 +02:59:09.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.4326* 18 26 02.58 +02 52 38.4 14.0 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.9326,14.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4326 14.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:02.58 +02:52:38.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4326 2461093.9326 13.96 18:25:49.93 +03:06:30.2
32.78728 7.11192 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.4547+03.1126 | 18:25:49.93 +03:06:30.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G7 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.4547+03.1126,2461093.9326,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.4547+03.1126 20260222.4326 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:49.93 +03:06:30.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4326 2461093.9326 14.02 18:11:04.74 -02:12:46.5
26.31123 7.94336 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.0" and 8.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4273921513875115392 | 18:11:04.32 -02:12:46.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4326* 18 11 04.74 -02 12 46.5 14.0 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4273921513875115392,2461093.9326,14.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4273921513875115392 20260222.4326 14.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0493.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_042412_TTUQ1b1x1_13742_uCduISQa/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0494.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:11:04.74 -02:12:46.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-23-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0494_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-22-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0493_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4725 2461093.9725 10.00 22:16:39.76 +41:46:23.0
94.42115 -12.37343 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 7.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1958135517929775360 | 22:16:39.18 +41:46:28.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1958135517929775360,2461093.9725,10.00,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1958135517929775360 20260222.4725 10.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_052406_TTUQ1b1x1_7937_BxCanS9u/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0553.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_052406_TTUQ1b1x1_7937_BxCanS9u/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-20-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0554.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:16:39.76 +41:46:23.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-20-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0554_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0553_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-20-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0554_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0553_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4725 2461093.9725 11.59 22:07:34.07 +41:21:48.2
92.76368 -11.71477 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J331.9034+41.3616 | 22:07:34.84 +41:21:54.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J331.9034+41.3616,2461093.9725,11.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J331.9034+41.3616 20260222.4725 11.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_052406_TTUQ1b1x1_7937_BxCanS9u/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-19-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0553.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_052406_TTUQ1b1x1_7937_BxCanS9u/fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-20-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0554.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:07:34.07 +41:21:48.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-20-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0554_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0553_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-20-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0554_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-04-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-19-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0553_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4470 2461093.9470 9.20 18:03:17.43 +39:20:57.7
65.91161 25.63508 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4610508755010123776 | 18:03:17.41 +39:20:57.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.278+/-0.028 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4470* 18 03 17.43 +39 20 57.7 9.2 U Her 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4610508755010123776,2461093.9470,9.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4610508755010123776 20260222.4470 9.20CV 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/Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-03-Q1b1x1_044608_TTUQ1b1x1_11427_oUbctIom/fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0515.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-03-Q1b1x1_044608_TTUQ1b1x1_11427_oUbctIom/fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0516.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:03:17.43 +39:20:57.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0516_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0516_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4470 2461093.9470 9.25 17:48:39.20 +35:36:15.7
61.02600 27.46646 galactic Her Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J267.1510+35.6002 | 17:48:39.11 +35:36:15.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4470* 17 48 39.20 +35 36 15.7 9.2 U Her 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J267.1510+35.6002,2461093.9470,9.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J267.1510+35.6002 20260222.4470 9.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-03-Q1b1x1_044608_TTUQ1b1x1_11427_oUbctIom/fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0515.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-03-Q1b1x1_044608_TTUQ1b1x1_11427_oUbctIom/fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0516.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:48:39.20 +35:36:15.7 ;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_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0516_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0516_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_04-18-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-43-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0515_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4497 2461093.9497 9.20 19:10:41.26 +41:36:01.4
72.67085 14.29462 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J287.6874+41.6006 | 19:10:41.22 +41:36:01.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A7V (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.120+/-0.025 (A)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J287.6874+41.6006,2461093.9497,9.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J287.6874+41.6006 20260222.4497 9.20CV 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/Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_045008_TTUQ1b1x1_29144_wzr1Vv0m/fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0519.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_045008_TTUQ1b1x1_29144_wzr1Vv0m/fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:10:41.26 +41:36:01.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4497 2461093.9497 9.72 18:46:34.75 +34:14:57.6
63.74478 15.79645 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2091584893458291712 | 18:46:34.75 +34:14:57.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.278+/-0.031 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2091584893458291712,2461093.9497,9.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2091584893458291712 20260222.4497 9.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_045008_TTUQ1b1x1_29144_wzr1Vv0m/fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0519.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_045008_TTUQ1b1x1_29144_wzr1Vv0m/fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:46:34.75 +34:14:57.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4497 2461093.9497 11.27 18:43:39.54 +34:18:38.6
63.56678 16.37817 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J280.9210+34.3196 | 18:43:39.57 +34:18:39.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.272+/-0.030 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J280.9210+34.3196,2461093.9497,11.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J280.9210+34.3196 20260222.4497 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/Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_045008_TTUQ1b1x1_29144_wzr1Vv0m/fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0519.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_045008_TTUQ1b1x1_29144_wzr1Vv0m/fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0520.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:43:39.54 +34:18:38.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-47-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0520_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-23-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-46-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0519_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3773 2461093.8773 13.76 18:13:01.77 +12:21:27.1
39.80940 14.04008 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.9" and 7.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J273.2600+12.3612 | 18:13:01.77 +12:21:27.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J273.2600+12.3612,2461093.8773,13.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J273.2600+12.3612 20260222.3773 13.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_030442_TTUQ1b1x1_28651_JucVIQlC/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_030442_TTUQ1b1x1_28651_JucVIQlC/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0435.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:13:01.77 +12:21:27.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3773 2461093.8773 12.98 17:51:44.51 +12:13:48.3
37.39840 18.69912 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J267.9387+12.2327 | 17:51:45.30 +12:13:57.9 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J267.9387+12.2327,2461093.8773,12.98,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J267.9387+12.2327 20260222.3773 12.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_030442_TTUQ1b1x1_28651_JucVIQlC/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_030442_TTUQ1b1x1_28651_JucVIQlC/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0435.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:51:44.51 +12:13:48.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.8773,13.58,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3773 13.58CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_030442_TTUQ1b1x1_28651_JucVIQlC/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_030442_TTUQ1b1x1_28651_JucVIQlC/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0435.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:43:29.74 +11:24:00.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3773 2461093.8773 13.85 17:27:08.14 +08:55:31.6
31.44642 22.76230 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.9" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4490564680803407360 | 17:27:05.68 +08:55:11.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4490564680803407360,2461093.8773,13.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4490564680803407360 20260222.3773 13.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_030442_TTUQ1b1x1_28651_JucVIQlC/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_030442_TTUQ1b1x1_28651_JucVIQlC/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0435.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:27:08.14 +08:55:31.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-03-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0435_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-02-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0434_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.3407 2461093.8407 12.71 12:05:09.07 +17:35:16.4
252.30329 75.67902 galactic Com Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 12:05:09.07 +17:35:16.4 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.466+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.3407* 12 05 09.07 +17 35 16.4 12.7 U Com 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.8407,12.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3407 12.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_021136_TTUQ1b1x1_23685_j6UXv7jR/fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_021136_TTUQ1b1x1_23685_j6UXv7jR/fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:05:09.07 +17:35:16.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-10-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0379_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-09-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 9.31 21:57:36.79 +49:37:49.0
96.40434 -4.07418 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 2.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J329.4077+49.6193 | 21:57:36.63 +49:37:49.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F5 1952CoRut..32....1H BD+48 3558 J-Ks=0.197+/-0.025 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J329.4077+49.6193,2461093.9305,9.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J329.4077+49.6193 20260222.4305 9.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:57:36.79 +49:37:49.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 9.62 21:53:50.00 +48:56:27.5
95.49116 -4.23393 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 2.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J328.4613+48.9302 | 21:53:50.13 +48:56:33.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: B8 1952CoRut..32....1H BD+48 3538
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J328.4613+48.9302,2461093.9305,9.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J328.4613+48.9302 20260222.4305 9.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:53:50.00 +48:56:27.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 10.79 21:56:58.20 +49:18:30.8
96.12342 -4.26372 galactic Cyg 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 1979483738791454592 | 21:56:58.02 +49:18:37.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1979483738791454592,2461093.9305,10.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1979483738791454592 20260222.4305 10.79CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:56:58.20 +49:18:30.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 11.15 21:57:13.21 +49:28:25.0
96.25743 -4.15865 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.0" and 2.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1979490232782045184 | 21:57:13.14 +49:28:31.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1979490232782045184,2461093.9305,11.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1979490232782045184 20260222.4305 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/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:57:13.21 +49:28:25.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 11.43 21:36:46.19 +49:47:10.3
93.91685 -1.79288 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 2.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J324.2066+49.7974 | 21:36:46.74 +49:47:13.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J324.2066+49.7974,2461093.9305,11.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J324.2066+49.7974 20260222.4305 11.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:36:46.19 +49:47:10.3 ;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_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 11.59 21:57:36.37 +49:32:15.0
96.34636 -4.14673 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" 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 | ATO J329.4165+49.5341 | 21:57:36.34 +49:32:21.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J329.4165+49.5341,2461093.9305,11.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J329.4165+49.5341 20260222.4305 11.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:57:36.37 +49:32:15.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 11.70 21:35:10.00 +50:13:37.7
94.02149 -1.29304 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 2.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J323.8139+50.2329 | 21:35:13.30 +50:13:56.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J323.8139+50.2329,2461093.9305,11.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J323.8139+50.2329 20260222.4305 11.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:35:10.00 +50:13:37.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 11.65 21:50:48.69 +52:01:30.2
97.05507 -1.53149 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.1" 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 | ATO J327.7037+52.0268 | 21:50:48.89 +52:01:36.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J327.7037+52.0268,2461093.9305,11.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J327.7037+52.0268 20260222.4305 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/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:50:48.69 +52:01:30.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 11.59 21:56:41.02 +49:22:42.0
96.12969 -4.18002 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 2.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J329.1587+49.3810 | 21:56:40.86 +49:22:48.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J329.1587+49.3810,2461093.9305,11.59,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J329.1587+49.3810 20260222.4305 11.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:56:41.02 +49:22:42.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 11.91 21:59:02.90 +52:16:39.1
98.20351 -2.11670 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 2.6 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 1981086723663576960 | 21:59:02.17 +52:16:39.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1981086723663576960,2461093.9305,11.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1981086723663576960 20260222.4305 11.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:59:02.90 +52:16:39.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4305 2461093.9305 11.85 21:57:12.54 +49:26:13.7
96.23351 -4.18629 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" 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 | ATO J329.3024+49.4331 | 21:57:12.49 +49:26:21.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J329.3024+49.4331,2461093.9305,11.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J329.3024+49.4331 20260222.4305 11.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0489.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_042051_TTUQ1b1x1_5518_5gKkg7qv/fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0490.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:57:12.54 +49:26:13.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-20-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0490_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-01-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-19-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0489_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.1770 2461093.6770 14.06 08:35:05.00 -19:12:49.4
242.45725 12.54363 galactic Pyx Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.4" and 9.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J128.7711-19.2016 | 08:35:03.43 -19:12:21.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J128.7711-19.2016,2461093.6770,14.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J128.7711-19.2016 20260222.1770 14.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0421.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_221622_TTUQ1b1x1_4779_bkbFKdjT/fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-14-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0139.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-21_CI_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_221622_TTUQ1b1x1_4779_bkbFKdjT/fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-15-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0140.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:35:05.00 -19:12:49.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20_00sec_-15_10C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-15-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0140_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20_00sec_-15_10C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-14-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20_00sec_-15_10C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-15-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0140_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_02-18-00_20_00sec_-15_10C_LIGHT_0421_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-21_22-14-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4348 2461093.9348 12.93 17:44:54.73 -13:17:40.0
13.35237 8.22408 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 5.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASAS J174455-1318.2 | 17:44:55.24 -13:18:13.7 (Gaia DR3) | MISC/SR (local) | 2452202.60000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M4 1958ApJ...128..510N BD-13 4739
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4348* 17 44 54.73 -13 17 40.0 12.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J174455-1318.2,2461093.9348,12.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J174455-1318.2 20260222.4348 12.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0498.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:44:54.73 -13:17:40.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4348 2461093.9348 12.95 18:31:44.68 -14:57:28.0
17.39983 -2.51609 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 5.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J277.9398-14.9569 | 18:31:44.97 -14:57:32.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J277.9398-14.9569,2461093.9348,12.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J277.9398-14.9569 20260222.4348 12.95CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0498.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:44.68 -14:57:28.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4348 2461093.9348 13.13 18:18:50.26 -13:48:49.8
16.95205 0.78192 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.3" and 5.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | NSV 10576 | 18:18:50.68 -13:48:12.7 (Gaia DR3) | (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: B3 1990A&AS...82..319T NGC 6611 336
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4348* 18 18 50.26 -13 48 49.8 13.1 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 10576,2461093.9348,13.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 10576 20260222.4348 13.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0498.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:18:50.26 -13:48:49.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4348 2461093.9348 13.36 18:25:06.12 -09:58:59.5
21.05404 1.22917 galactic Sct Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.9" and 4.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.2845-09.9805 | 18:25:06.12 -09:58:59.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.2845-09.9805,2461093.9348,13.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.2845-09.9805 20260222.4348 13.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0498.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:06.12 -09:58:59.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4348 2461093.9348 13.31 17:42:08.91 -13:55:11.7
12.46251 8.48298 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 4.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J265.5346-13.9293 | 17:42:08.91 -13:55:11.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4348* 17 42 08.91 -13 55 11.7 13.3 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J265.5346-13.9293,2461093.9348,13.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J265.5346-13.9293 20260222.4348 13.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0498.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:42:08.91 -13:55:11.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4348 2461093.9348 13.38 17:40:07.63 -14:22:34.9
11.81193 8.66900 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 4.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J265.0336-14.3756 | 17:40:07.63 -14:22:34.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4348* 17 40 07.63 -14 22 34.9 13.4 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J265.0336-14.3756,2461093.9348,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J265.0336-14.3756 20260222.4348 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0498.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:40:07.63 -14:22:34.9 ;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_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.4348* 18 21 14.69 -14 16 44.5 13.5 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.9348,13.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4348 13.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0498.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:21:14.69 -14:16:44.5 ;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_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.9348,13.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4348 13.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0497.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_042803_TTUQ1b1x1_2976_NMkIHxk7/fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0498.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:29:50.18 -09:05:44.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-26-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-39-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-06-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-25-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0497_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.3696* 13 52 16.16 +02 06 14.6 14.3 U Vir 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.8696,14.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.3696 14.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_025321_TTUQ1b1x1_1690_HVCY93Ld/fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-51-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0422.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_025321_TTUQ1b1x1_1690_HVCY93Ld/fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-52-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0423.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:52:16.16 +02:06:14.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-52-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-52-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_03-49-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-08-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_02-51-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0422_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4371 2461093.9371 11.47 17:21:10.01 -19:35:15.9
4.89820 9.72511 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 9.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J260.2975-19.5823 | 17:21:10.01 -19:35:15.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G3/4 CN4 1985PASP...97..465H NGC 6342 J-Ks=0.863+/-0.136 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J260.2975-19.5823,2461093.9371,11.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J260.2975-19.5823 20260222.4371 11.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_043217_TTUQ1b1x1_6841_KloO9sh9/fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-28-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0501.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_043217_TTUQ1b1x1_6841_KloO9sh9/fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-29-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0502.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:21:10.01 -19:35:15.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-29-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0502_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-28-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-29-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0502_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-03-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-28-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0501_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5060 2461094.0060 9.99 21:29:38.69 +17:38:45.5
69.57182 -23.69274 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | NSV 25618 | 21:29:37.94 +17:38:41.9 (Gaia DR3) | BY: (local) | M4Ve (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M3 1947AnDea...5....1L DO 20499
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 25618,2461094.0060,9.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 25618 20260222.5060 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/Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0587.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0588.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:29:38.69 +17:38:45.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5060 2461094.0060 11.08 21:35:06.50 +17:02:23.3
70.02877 -25.06899 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 7.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1773671856587410944 | 21:35:06.10 +17:02:27.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1773671856587410944,2461094.0060,11.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1773671856587410944 20260222.5060 11.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0587.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0588.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:35:06.50 +17:02:23.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5060 2461094.0060 11.32 21:44:39.92 +17:26:09.1
72.07460 -26.47257 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 7.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1773887738825381504 | 21:44:39.61 +17:26:13.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1773887738825381504,2461094.0060,11.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1773887738825381504 20260222.5060 11.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0587.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0588.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:44:39.92 +17:26:09.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5060 2461094.0060 11.38 21:45:04.03 +21:33:11.8
75.39642 -23.65979 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1792964098062967808 | 21:45:03.86 +21:33:18.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G2 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1792964098062967808,2461094.0060,11.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1792964098062967808 20260222.5060 11.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0587.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0588.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:45:04.03 +21:33:11.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5060 2461094.0060 11.30 21:42:53.42 +16:59:54.6
71.39428 -26.46551 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 7.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1773492881006237440 | 21:42:53.11 +16:59:58.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1773492881006237440,2461094.0060,11.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1773492881006237440 20260222.5060 11.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0587.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0588.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:42:53.42 +16:59:54.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5060 2461094.0060 11.47 21:43:38.72 +17:03:32.5
71.58180 -26.55537 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1773496351339954944 | 21:43:38.43 +17:03:36.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1773496351339954944,2461094.0060,11.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1773496351339954944 20260222.5060 11.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0587.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0588.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:43:38.72 +17:03:32.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5060 2461094.0060 11.54 21:43:58.01 +17:09:48.7
71.72568 -26.53938 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1773498924025663744 | 21:43:57.62 +17:09:53.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1773498924025663744,2461094.0060,11.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1773498924025663744 20260222.5060 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/Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0587.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_060936_TTUQ1b1x1_20432_VFe5NYTd/fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0588.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:43:58.01 +17:09:48.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0588_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-05-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vul-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-08-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0587_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.4591* 16 08 32.03 +19 24 59.6 13.3 U Her 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.9591,13.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4591 13.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-41-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_050406_TTUQ1b1x1_14614_P8nnqFDE/fd_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-00-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0533.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_050406_TTUQ1b1x1_14614_P8nnqFDE/fd_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-01-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0534.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:08:32.03 +19:24:59.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-41-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-01-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-41-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-41-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-01-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0534_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_03-41-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-00-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0533_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4151 2461093.9151 13.86 18:26:14.25 +02:22:18.4
32.17248 6.68729 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 8.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.5570+02.3712 | 18:26:14.25 +02:22:18.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: F6 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4151* 18 26 14.25 +02 22 18.4 13.9 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.5570+02.3712,2461093.9151,13.86,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.5570+02.3712 20260222.4151 13.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_035851_TTUQ1b1x1_9314_Vnj0HyP8/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_035851_TTUQ1b1x1_9314_Vnj0HyP8/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:14.25 +02:22:18.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 22.4151* 18 15 10.20 -01 19 11.8 14.0 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.9151,13.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4151 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_035851_TTUQ1b1x1_9314_Vnj0HyP8/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_035851_TTUQ1b1x1_9314_Vnj0HyP8/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:15:10.20 -01:19:11.8 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4151 2461093.9151 14.01 18:25:47.44 +02:51:48.7
32.56266 7.01008 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 8.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.4577+02.8666 | 18:25:47.44 +02:51:48.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4151* 18 25 47.44 +02 51 48.7 14.0 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.4577+02.8666,2461093.9151,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.4577+02.8666 20260222.4151 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_035851_TTUQ1b1x1_9314_Vnj0HyP8/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_035851_TTUQ1b1x1_9314_Vnj0HyP8/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:47.44 +02:51:48.7 ;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_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4151 2461093.9151 14.26 18:13:07.83 -01:33:14.7
27.14069 7.79602 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 8.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 18:13:07.83 -01:33:14.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: M0 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4151* 18 13 07.83 -01 33 14.7 14.3 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461093.9151,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4151 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_035851_TTUQ1b1x1_9314_Vnj0HyP8/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0479.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_035851_TTUQ1b1x1_9314_Vnj0HyP8/fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0480.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:13:07.83 -01:33:14.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-58-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0480_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-16-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ser-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_03-57-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0479_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4338 2461093.9338 8.66 17:37:56.09 -13:44:56.1
12.07844 9.44815 galactic Ser Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 6.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J264.4866-13.7407 | 17:37:56.12 -13:44:56.3 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M1/2III 1988MSS...C04....0H HD 159929 J-Ks=1.236+/-0.047 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.4338* 17 37 56.09 -13 44 56.1 8.7 U Ser 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J264.4866-13.7407,2461093.9338,8.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J264.4866-13.7407 20260222.4338 8.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0549.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-54-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0000.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_042607_TTUQ1b1x1_4000_pvWHmeQN/fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-24-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0495.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_042607_TTUQ1b1x1_4000_pvWHmeQN/fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-24-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0496.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:37:56.09 -13:44:56.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-24-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-24-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-24-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0496_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-49-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0549_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-24-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0495_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4824 2461093.9824 11.79 21:32:21.97 +29:02:46.3
78.86739 -16.32861 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1849220747939453312 | 21:32:22.19 +29:02:40.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1849220747939453312,2461093.9824,11.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1849220747939453312 20260222.4824 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/Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_054807_TTUQ1b1x1_19138_kXq7gS2z/fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0569.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_054807_TTUQ1b1x1_19138_kXq7gS2z/fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0570.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:32:21.97 +29:02:46.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0570_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0569_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0570_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0569_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4824 2461093.9824 10.65 21:32:19.35 +29:29:17.0
79.18587 -16.00960 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1849251740423223936 | 21:32:19.33 +29:29:17.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.349+/-0.028 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1849251740423223936,2461093.9824,10.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1849251740423223936 20260222.4824 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/Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_054807_TTUQ1b1x1_19138_kXq7gS2z/fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0569.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_054807_TTUQ1b1x1_19138_kXq7gS2z/fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0570.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:32:19.35 +29:29:17.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0570_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0569_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0570_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0569_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4824 2461093.9824 10.47 21:32:16.93 +27:26:54.1
77.66787 -17.44037 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J323.0664+27.4423 | 21:32:16.94 +27:26:54.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.575+/-0.032 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J323.0664+27.4423,2461093.9824,10.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J323.0664+27.4423 20260222.4824 10.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_054807_TTUQ1b1x1_19138_kXq7gS2z/fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0569.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_054807_TTUQ1b1x1_19138_kXq7gS2z/fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0570.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:32:16.93 +27:26:54.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0570_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0569_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0570_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0569_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4824 2461093.9824 10.10 21:12:03.48 +26:23:13.3
73.66612 -14.85669 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 7.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1841848694275209344 | 21:12:03.50 +26:23:13.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.296+/-0.031 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1841848694275209344,2461093.9824,10.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1841848694275209344 20260222.4824 10.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-10-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_054807_TTUQ1b1x1_19138_kXq7gS2z/fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0569.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_054807_TTUQ1b1x1_19138_kXq7gS2z/fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0570.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:12:03.48 +26:23:13.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0570_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0569_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-34-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0570_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2025-12-26_19-09-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-09-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-33-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0569_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 10.05 00:55:25.38 +59:50:59.2
123.43299 -3.01809 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 2.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 426123707111502208 | 00:55:25.45 +59:51:00.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A9 1935BSD...C01....0S BSD 8- 355 J-Ks=0.234+/-0.051 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 55 25.38 +59 50 59.2 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
Gaia DR3 426123707111502208,2461094.0094,10.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 426123707111502208 20260222.5094 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/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:55:25.38 +59:50:59.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 10.50 00:51:34.94 +58:18:17.2
122.95095 -4.56697 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 3.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J012.8734+58.3031 | 00:51:33.02 +58:18:13.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 51 34.94 +58 18 17.2 10.5 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
ATO J012.8734+58.3031,2461094.0094,10.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J012.8734+58.3031 20260222.5094 10.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:51:34.94 +58:18:17.2 ;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_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 10.60 00:54:58.30 +56:59:40.2
123.41567 -5.87393 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 2.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J013.7318+56.9937 | 00:54:59.18 +56:59:35.2 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 54 58.30 +56 59 40.2 10.6 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
ATO J013.7318+56.9937,2461094.0094,10.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J013.7318+56.9937 20260222.5094 10.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:54:58.30 +56:59:40.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 10.71 00:37:45.87 +57:34:50.2
121.09237 -5.24229 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 424812573851034368 | 00:37:46.55 +57:34:54.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 37 45.87 +57 34 50.2 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 424812573851034368,2461094.0094,10.71,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 424812573851034368 20260222.5094 10.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:37:45.87 +57:34:50.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 10.93 00:55:55.45 +58:04:19.6
123.52711 -4.79445 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.0 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 424377235967167744 | 00:55:55.44 +58:04:26.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 55 55.45 +58 04 19.6 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
Gaia DR3 424377235967167744,2461094.0094,10.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 424377235967167744 20260222.5094 10.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:55:55.45 +58:04:19.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 11.39 00:56:41.95 +58:05:13.4
123.62961 -4.77757 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.0 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 424367031127849472 | 00:56:42.04 +58:05:19.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 56 41.95 +58 05 13.4 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 424367031127849472,2461094.0094,11.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 424367031127849472 20260222.5094 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/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:56:41.95 +58:05:13.4 ;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_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 11.42 00:55:59.52 +57:22:01.7
123.54868 -5.49916 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 2.8 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 424231413240651008 | 00:56:00.25 +57:22:00.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A1IV (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 55 59.52 +57 22 01.7 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 424231413240651008,2461094.0094,11.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 424231413240651008 20260222.5094 11.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:55:59.52 +57:22:01.7 ;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_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 11.54 00:56:11.35 +58:12:44.9
123.55966 -4.65349 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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 | Gaia DR3 424385482304229632 | 00:56:11.58 +58:12:50.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 56 11.35 +58 12 44.9 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 424385482304229632,2461094.0094,11.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 424385482304229632 20260222.5094 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/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:56:11.35 +58:12:44.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 11.88 00:58:17.49 +58:15:38.1
123.83608 -4.59913 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 3.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J014.5590+58.2564 | 00:58:17.81 +58:15:43.9 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 58 17.49 +58 15 38.1 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
ATO J014.5590+58.2564,2461094.0094,11.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J014.5590+58.2564 20260222.5094 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/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:58:17.49 +58:15:38.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 11.76 00:42:45.10 +57:58:30.4
121.77638 -4.87715 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 2.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 424740590195950464 | 00:42:44.94 +57:58:23.1 (Gaia DR3) | ROT (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A2IV (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 42 45.10 +57 58 30.4 11.8 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 424740590195950464,2461094.0094,11.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 424740590195950464 20260222.5094 11.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:42:45.10 +57:58:30.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 11.97 00:46:34.20 +58:59:46.0
122.30366 -3.86970 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 3.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 425274712336284672 | 00:46:33.84 +58:59:36.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 46 34.20 +58 59 46.0 12.0 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 425274712336284672,2461094.0094,11.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 425274712336284672 20260222.5094 11.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:46:34.20 +58:59:46.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 9.29 00:47:31.33 +59:18:07.4
122.43121 -3.56589 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 2.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J011.8602+59.3056 | 00:47:31.28 +59:18:07.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 1928AnHar.100...49C HD 236527 J-Ks=0.597+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 47 31.33 +59 18 07.4 9.3 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
ATO J011.8602+59.3056,2461094.0094,9.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J011.8602+59.3056 20260222.5094 9.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-21-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:47:31.33 +59:18:07.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 10.88 00:52:01.32 +59:04:03.0
123.00714 -3.80416 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 2.8 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 425968091848159616 | 00:52:01.43 +59:04:03.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.582+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 52 01.32 +59 04 03.0 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
Gaia DR3 425968091848159616,2461094.0094,10.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 425968091848159616 20260222.5094 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/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-21-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:52:01.32 +59:04:03.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 10.69 00:50:58.27 +58:03:39.0
122.86997 -4.81086 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 3.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 424322088588484352 | 00:50:58.41 +58:03:39.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.790+/-0.033 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 50 58.27 +58 03 39.0 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 424322088588484352,2461094.0094,10.69,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 424322088588484352 20260222.5094 10.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-21-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:50:58.27 +58:03:39.0 ;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_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5094 2461094.0094 9.87 00:46:53.07 +58:09:33.1
122.32936 -4.70723 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 425085145357159168 | 00:46:53.21 +58:09:33.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.832+/-0.040 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 02 22.5094* 00 46 53.07 +58 09 33.1 9.9 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 425085145357159168,2461094.0094,9.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 425085145357159168 20260222.5094 9.87CV 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/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0168.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-21-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0169.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0591.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_061421_TTUQ1b1x1_1195_qG1Q9Nic/fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0592.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:46:53.07 +58:09:33.1 ;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_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0592_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_22-20-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0168_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-13-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0591_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4277 2461093.9277 9.34 20:12:57.89 +35:45:45.8
73.40354 0.85810 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J303.2436+35.7721 | 20:12:57.89 +35:45:46.5 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M2 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 228337 J-Ks=0.904+/-0.027 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J303.2436+35.7721,2461093.9277,9.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J303.2436+35.7721 20260222.4277 9.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0013.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-07-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_041706_TTUQ1b1x1_25560_gZaquAoj/fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-15-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0485.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_041706_TTUQ1b1x1_25560_gZaquAoj/fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0486.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:12:57.89 +35:45:45.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-15-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-15-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4277 2461093.9277 10.06 20:13:57.48 +35:24:10.0
73.21498 0.49097 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 2055882204733722496 | 20:13:57.46 +35:24:11.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: B 1926AnHar.100...17C HD 228452 J-Ks=0.237+/-0.031 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2055882204733722496,2461093.9277,10.06,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2055882204733722496 20260222.4277 10.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0013.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-07-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_041706_TTUQ1b1x1_25560_gZaquAoj/fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-15-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0485.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_041706_TTUQ1b1x1_25560_gZaquAoj/fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0486.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 20:13:57.48 +35:24:10.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-15-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-16-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0486_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-06-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-15-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0485_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.5183 2461094.0183 10.53 18:12:37.78 +11:34:07.2
39.03168 13.79108 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 5.0 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 4483259383812341632 | 18:12:37.80 +11:34:06.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5) J-Ks=0.690+/-0.037 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 4483259383812341632,2461094.0183,10.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4483259383812341632 20260222.5183 10.53CV 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/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-19-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0532.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_062706_TTUQ1b1x1_20210_CXNI6pPe/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-25-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0595.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_062706_TTUQ1b1x1_20210_CXNI6pPe/fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-26-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0596.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:12:37.78 +11:34:07.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0596_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-25-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0595_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-26-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0596_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-18-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_06-25-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0595_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4566 2461093.9566 9.85 18:35:54.95 +33:51:33.2
62.50987 17.70220 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 4.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J278.9833+33.8676 | 18:35:55.02 +33:51:34.1 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.839+/-0.030 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J278.9833+33.8676,2461093.9566,9.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J278.9833+33.8676 20260222.4566 9.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0111.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-17-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-05-Q1b1x1_050004_TTUQ1b1x1_7576_Pz5mdofV/fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0529.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-05-Q1b1x1_050004_TTUQ1b1x1_7576_Pz5mdofV/fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0530.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:35:54.95 +33:51:33.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0530_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0529_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0530_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0529_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4566 2461093.9566 9.82 18:31:36.24 +30:05:00.0
58.47685 17.16528 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 4.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 4588243507111739136 | 18:31:36.25 +30:05:00.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.289+/-0.027 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4588243507111739136,2461093.9566,9.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4588243507111739136 20260222.4566 9.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0111.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-17-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-05-Q1b1x1_050004_TTUQ1b1x1_7576_Pz5mdofV/fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0529.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Her-05-Q1b1x1_050004_TTUQ1b1x1_7576_Pz5mdofV/fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0530.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:31:36.24 +30:05:00.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0530_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0529_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0530_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-01-09_05-16-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0111_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Her-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-57-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0529_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4578 2461093.9578 10.72 19:20:51.42 +26:03:56.4
59.39636 5.62503 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" 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 2024033338619222144 | 19:20:51.86 +26:03:55.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2024033338619222144,2461093.9578,10.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2024033338619222144 20260222.4578 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/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0532.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:20:51.42 +26:03:56.4 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4578 2461093.9578 11.35 19:20:40.28 +26:05:02.6
59.39341 5.67050 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" 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 2024045330168555392 | 19:20:40.73 +26:05:01.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2024045330168555392,2461093.9578,11.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2024045330168555392 20260222.4578 11.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0532.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:20:40.28 +26:05:02.6 ;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_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4578 2461093.9578 11.74 19:34:16.00 +30:23:43.1
64.62822 5.05355 galactic Cyg Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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 | ATO J293.5641+30.4018 | 19:34:16.22 +30:23:48.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.848+/-0.140 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J293.5641+30.4018,2461093.9578,11.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J293.5641+30.4018 20260222.4578 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/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0532.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:34:16.00 +30:23:43.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4578 2461093.9578 11.73 18:21:45.41 +34:22:16.6
61.93973 20.62789 galactic Lyr Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.9" 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 4593442680981770112 | 18:21:45.23 +34:22:23.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4593442680981770112,2461093.9578,11.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4593442680981770112 20260222.4578 11.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0532.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:21:45.41 +34:22:16.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4578 2461093.9578 9.62 19:24:55.70 +26:29:22.4
60.19932 5.01396 galactic Vul Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" 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 | ATO J291.2386+26.4992 | 19:24:55.70 +26:29:22.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.108+/-0.028 (A)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J291.2386+26.4992,2461093.9578,9.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J291.2386+26.4992 20260222.4578 9.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0001.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0002.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0531.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_050205_TTUQ1b1x1_26977_vAX4MWEM/fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0532.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 19:24:55.70 +26:29:22.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-59-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0532_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_05-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0001_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyr-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_04-58-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0531_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 10.44 22:23:29.83 +33:00:13.4
90.37538 -20.35443 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 9.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J335.8816+33.0098 | 22:23:29.36 +33:00:18.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J335.8816+33.0098,2461093.9994,10.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J335.8816+33.0098 20260222.4994 10.44CV 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/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:29.83 +33:00:13.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 10.48 22:22:44.04 +33:26:53.5
90.50643 -19.89849 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 9.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1902157456809863168 | 22:22:43.31 +33:27:01.4 (Gaia DR3) | 2021A&A...648A..44M | | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1902157456809863168,2461093.9994,10.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 1902157456809863168 20260222.4994 10.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:22:44.04 +33:26:53.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 10.66 22:24:53.57 +33:31:51.8
90.95055 -20.08631 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 9.0 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 1902125364818079360 | 22:24:53.15 +33:31:57.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1902125364818079360,2461093.9994,10.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1902125364818079360 20260222.4994 10.66CV 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/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:24:53.57 +33:31:51.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 11.03 22:22:45.95 +32:58:37.5
90.22501 -20.28853 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 9.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1901993251624020992 | 22:22:45.44 +32:58:43.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1901993251624020992,2461093.9994,11.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1901993251624020992 20260222.4994 11.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:22:45.95 +32:58:37.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 11.08 22:23:23.30 +33:27:17.6
90.62969 -19.97092 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 9.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1902150859743177984 | 22:23:22.68 +33:27:25.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1902150859743177984,2461093.9994,11.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1902150859743177984 20260222.4994 11.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:23.30 +33:27:17.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 11.13 22:23:44.39 +33:23:29.6
90.65545 -20.06475 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 9.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1902146770934324352 | 22:23:43.91 +33:23:35.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1902146770934324352,2461093.9994,11.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1902146770934324352 20260222.4994 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/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:44.39 +33:23:29.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 11.53 22:23:13.10 +33:23:18.2
90.55832 -20.00531 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 9.0 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 1902141754412380416 | 22:23:12.47 +33:23:25.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1902141754412380416,2461093.9994,11.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1902141754412380416 20260222.4994 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/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:13.10 +33:23:18.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 11.64 22:23:08.34 +33:37:12.7
90.68453 -19.80550 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 9.0 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 1902164947235888384 | 22:23:07.66 +33:37:20.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1902164947235888384,2461093.9994,11.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1902164947235888384 20260222.4994 11.64CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:08.34 +33:37:12.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 11.92 22:23:38.79 +33:31:55.2
90.72348 -19.93820 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 9.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1902152990046950784 | 22:23:38.20 +33:32:01.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1902152990046950784,2461093.9994,11.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 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 1902152990046950784 20260222.4994 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/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:23:38.79 +33:31:55.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 11.04 22:03:38.22 +33:08:28.6
86.93566 -17.75471 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 8.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J330.9180+33.1405 | 22:03:38.31 +33:08:29.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.372+/-0.026 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J330.9180+33.1405,2461093.9994,11.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J330.9180+33.1405 20260222.4994 11.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:03:38.22 +33:08:28.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 10.04 22:24:29.17 +38:19:11.4
93.69798 -16.07115 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.7 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 1908520674200783104 | 22:24:29.19 +38:19:11.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.658+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1908520674200783104,2461093.9994,10.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1908520674200783104 20260222.4994 10.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:24:29.17 +38:19:11.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 10.42 22:22:42.02 +36:11:50.2
92.14998 -17.63216 galactic Lac Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 8.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1906082816403466880 | 22:22:41.95 +36:11:50.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.306+/-0.026 (F)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1906082816403466880,2461093.9994,10.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1906082816403466880 20260222.4994 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/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 22:22:42.02 +36:11:50.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4994 2461093.9994 10.47 21:58:03.46 +33:23:29.4
86.15404 -16.82423 galactic Peg Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 8.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 1947846318177380992 | 21:58:03.54 +33:23:29.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=1.154+/-0.037 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1947846318177380992,2461093.9994,10.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1947846318177380992 20260222.4994 10.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-20-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0581.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_060006_TTUQ1b1x1_31866_05lhy9Ir/fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0582.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 21:58:03.46 +33:23:29.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-59-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0582_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2025-12-22_20-19-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cyg-07-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-58-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0581_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 13.34 18:14:35.71 +04:53:00.3
33.10908 10.41382 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 10.5 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 4470728047938847744 | 18:14:37.34 +04:52:53.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 4470728047938847744,2461093.9783,13.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 4470728047938847744 20260222.4783 13.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:14:35.71 +04:53:00.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 13.88 18:26:06.14 +08:08:23.3
37.36135 9.30899 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 11.0 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 | ASAS J182605+0808.9 | 18:26:04.68 +08:08:55.2 (Gaia DR3) | SR/EC/ESD (local) | 2453087.40000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J182605+0808.9,2461093.9783,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J182605+0808.9 20260222.4783 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:06.14 +08:08:23.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 13.99 18:26:04.63 +09:00:26.6
38.14749 9.69831 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 10.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J182604.70+085933.2 | 18:26:05.92 +08:59:48.7 (Gaia DR3) | SRS (local) | 21.225000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M6 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J182604.70+085933.2,2461093.9783,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J182604.70+085933.2 20260222.4783 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:04.63 +09:00:26.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 13.88 18:27:43.17 +03:37:11.0
33.46156 6.92363 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.8" and 9.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.9195+03.6290 | 18:27:41.57 +03:37:38.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.9195+03.6290,2461093.9783,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.9195+03.6290 20260222.4783 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:27:43.17 +03:37:11.0 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 13.96 18:28:59.55 +06:48:21.5
36.47568 8.07374 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 10.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J277.2501+06.8029 | 18:28:59.55 +06:48:21.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J277.2501+06.8029,2461093.9783,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J277.2501+06.8029 20260222.4783 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:28:59.55 +06:48:21.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 13.94 18:25:06.93 +06:54:30.2
36.13400 8.98058 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 10.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.2780+06.9015 | 18:25:06.93 +06:54:30.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.2780+06.9015,2461093.9783,13.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.2780+06.9015 20260222.4783 13.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:06.93 +06:54:30.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 13.99 18:29:52.59 +06:46:01.4
36.53959 7.86004 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 10.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J277.4659+06.7726 | 18:29:52.59 +06:46:01.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G2 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J277.4659+06.7726,2461093.9783,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J277.4659+06.7726 20260222.4783 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:29:52.59 +06:46:01.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 14.13 18:08:02.97 +05:09:39.5
32.61532 11.99489 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.9" and 9.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J180803.36+051017.9 | 18:08:03.36 +05:10:17.8 (Gaia DR3) | SRS (local) | 15.823000000000 (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J180803.36+051017.9,2461093.9783,14.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J180803.36+051017.9 20260222.4783 14.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:08:02.97 +05:09:39.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.9783,14.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4783 14.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:59:08.16 +04:57:35.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 14.07 18:26:36.41 +07:46:33.4
37.08722 9.03557 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 10.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J276.6542+07.7772 | 18:26:36.41 +07:46:33.4 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.409+/-0.072 (G)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J276.6542+07.7772,2461093.9783,14.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J276.6542+07.7772 20260222.4783 14.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:26:36.41 +07:46:33.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 14.01 18:29:28.73 +09:22:48.6
38.86216 9.10958 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 10.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J277.3694+09.3757 | 18:29:28.73 +09:22:48.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J277.3694+09.3757,2461093.9783,14.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J277.3694+09.3757 20260222.4783 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:29:28.73 +09:22:48.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.9783,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4783 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:16:11.51 +05:02:15.7 ;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_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 14.16 18:28:02.43 +09:23:18.9
38.71118 9.43165 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.2" and 11.1 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 J277.0042+09.3781 | 18:28:02.43 +09:23:18.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J277.0042+09.3781,2461093.9783,14.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J277.0042+09.3781 20260222.4783 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:28:02.43 +09:23:18.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 02 22.4783 2461093.9783 14.26 18:13:30.73 +07:01:02.8
34.93162 11.60808 galactic Oph Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 10.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J273.3780+07.0215 | 18:13:28.36 +07:01:00.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J273.3780+07.0215,2461093.9783,14.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J273.3780+07.0215 20260222.4783 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:13:30.73 +07:01:02.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461093.9783,14.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260222.4783 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0563.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-22_CI_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_053205_TTUQ1b1x1_8738_FFlfBECq/fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0564.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 18:25:41.88 +08:12:29.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-29-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0564_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-01-18_06-21-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Oph-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-22_05-28-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0563_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif