Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2539  2461098.7539  13.26  15:49:00.06 +35:15:59.0
 56.38724  51.49298 galactic  CrB  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 7.6 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  BP CrB                        
Type: RRAB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.824   CV      Y     1.050   CV        2453481.08770          0.480044070000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0654.fits


Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-55-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0655.fits


fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0262.fits


fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0654.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-55-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0655.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_000805_TTUQ1b1x1_9565_HAPOCq7g/fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_000805_TTUQ1b1x1_9565_HAPOCq7g/fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0654.fits -crosshair 8740.73438 1507.00342 image    wcs_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-55-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0655.fits -crosshair 8743.59473 1513.62549 image    wcs_fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0262.fits -crosshair 8736.18164 1506.49866 image    wcs_fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits -crosshair 8741.24316 1500.81665 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0654.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-55-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0655.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_000805_TTUQ1b1x1_9565_HAPOCq7g/fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_000805_TTUQ1b1x1_9565_HAPOCq7g/fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_000805_TTUQ1b1x1_9565_HAPOCq7g

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25393 15 49 00.06 +35 15 59.0          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25366 15 49 00.14 +35 15 59.4          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25420 15 48 59.98 +35 15 58.6          13.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2539*  15 49 00.06 +35 15 59.0  13.3 U             CrB       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BP CrB,2461098.7539,13.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BP CrB 20260227.2539 13.26CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0654.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-55-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0655.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_000805_TTUQ1b1x1_9565_HAPOCq7g/fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0262.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_000805_TTUQ1b1x1_9565_HAPOCq7g/fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0263.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 15:49:00.06 +35:15:59.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0654_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0654_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0654_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0263_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_05-54-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0654_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Boo-05-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-05-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0262_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2553  2461098.7553  10.37  10:51:04.44 +26:52:03.3
206.51899  63.25189 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 5.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
511 Davida                  -8      1       8  10.6    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits


fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits


fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits  wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits -crosshair 3508.07788 1372.28308 image    wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits -crosshair 3503.50488 1376.03845 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0667.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25526 10 51 04.44 +26 52 03.3          10.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25503 10 51 04.46 +26 52 02.9          10.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25549 10 51 04.43 +26 52 03.7          10.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2553*  10 51 04.44 +26 52 03.3  10.4 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7553,10.37,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2553 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/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:51:04.44 +26:52:03.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0264_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0264_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2553  2461098.7553  11.73  11:05:59.31 +27:01:06.6
207.11074  66.56966 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 5.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
416 Vaticana                -7      1       8  11.7     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits


fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits


fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits  wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits -crosshair 5513.79395 1369.57190 image    wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits -crosshair 5509.10596 1373.14648 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0667.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25526 11 05 59.31 +27 01 06.6          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25503 11 05 59.35 +27 01 06.1          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25549 11 05 59.27 +27 01 07.1          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2553*  11 05 59.31 +27 01 06.6  11.7 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7553,11.73,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2553 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/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:05:59.31 +27:01:06.6 ;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_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0264_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0264_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2553  2461098.7553  12.96  11:00:15.73 +25:37:44.4
210.03604  65.10518 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 5.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
508 Princetonia             -7      0       7  13.1    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits


fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits


fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits  wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits -crosshair 4709.19385 558.89838 image    wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits -crosshair 4704.72559 562.30389 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0667.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25526 11 00 15.73 +25 37 44.4          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25503 11 00 15.70 +25 37 44.7          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25549 11 00 15.76 +25 37 44.1          13.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2553*  11 00 15.73 +25 37 44.4  13.0 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7553,12.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2553 12.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0666.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0264.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_001011_TTUQ1b1x1_29149_mOa82raE/fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0265.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:00:15.73 +25:37:44.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0264_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-05-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0666_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_LMi-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-07-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0264_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2565  2461098.7565  13.70  11:36:20.29 +27:38:45.4
206.82019  73.33735 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 8.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
1252 Celestia                -7      3       8  13.7     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits


fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits


fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits  wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits -crosshair 1566.70044 1992.15759 image    wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits -crosshair 1560.00952 1998.06787 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-09-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0671.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25647 11 36 20.29 +27 38 45.4          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25621 11 36 20.31 +27 38 44.9          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25673 11 36 20.27 +27 38 45.9          13.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2565*  11 36 20.29 +27 38 45.4  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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7565,13.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2565 13.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:36:20.29 +27:38:45.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_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_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2565  2461098.7565  14.44  12:08:34.05 +25:04:49.4
222.54563  80.16372 galactic  Com  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 8.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
2288 Karolinum               -4      1       4  14.5    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits


fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits


fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits  wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits -crosshair 5831.19971 188.10381 image    wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits -crosshair 5824.57666 193.59010 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-09-41_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0671.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25647 12 08 34.05 +25 04 49.4          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25621 12 08 34.01 +25 04 49.3          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25673 12 08 34.08 +25 04 49.6          14.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2565*  12 08 34.05 +25 04 49.4  14.4 U             Com       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7565,14.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2565 14.44CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0670.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0266.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_001208_TTUQ1b1x1_25771_GkKbfMVo/fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0267.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:08:34.05 +25:04:49.4 ;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_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_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_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-09-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0267_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-08-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0670_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_UMa-14-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-08-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0266_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2578  2461098.7578  13.37  12:57:14.28 +31:41:33.0
107.81423  85.26436 galactic  CVn  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 8.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
350 Ornamenta                1      0       1  13.5    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits


fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits


fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits  wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits -crosshair 4476.98682 4230.52100 image    wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits -crosshair 4482.85742 4223.98145 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-16-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0679.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25776 12 57 14.28 +31 41 33.0          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25746 12 57 14.27 +31 41 32.9          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25807 12 57 14.29 +31 41 33.2          13.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2578*  12 57 14.28 +31 41 33.0  13.4 U             CVn       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7578,13.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2578 13.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:57:14.28 +31:41:33.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_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_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2578  2461098.7578  14.42  13:03:38.68 +26:15:46.3
 16.01156  87.13966 galactic  Com  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 8.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
679 Pax                      1     -1       2  14.3    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits


fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits


fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits  wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits -crosshair 5183.69824 927.29907 image    wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits -crosshair 5189.85205 921.02472 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-16-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0679.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25776 13 03 38.68 +26 15 46.3          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25746 13 03 38.68 +26 15 45.5          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.25807 13 03 38.69 +26 15 47.0          14.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2578*  13 03 38.68 +26 15 46.3  14.4 U             Com       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7578,14.42,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2578 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/Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0678.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0268.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-01-Q1b1x1_001408_TTUQ1b1x1_14720_KovL2kiv/fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0269.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:03:38.68 +26:15:46.3 ;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_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-15-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0678_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_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_2026-02-27_00-11-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0269_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_2026-02-27_00-10-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0268_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2616  2461098.7616  13.54  13:42:24.66 +28:22:24.2
 42.18303  78.65935 galactic  CVn  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 5.7 pix   
The object was found in VSX
17"  V0461 CVn                     
Type: RRAB
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    14.900   V            16.100   V         2454214.27350          0.545597200000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits


fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits


fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits  wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits -crosshair 2420.75073 2356.52954 image    wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits -crosshair 2426.47412 2357.01367 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-21-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0683.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26156 13 42 24.66 +28 22 24.2          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26130 13 42 24.73 +28 22 25.6          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26181 13 42 24.59 +28 22 22.8          13.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2616*  13 42 24.66 +28 22 24.2  13.5 U             CVn       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0461 CVn,2461098.7616,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0461 CVn 20260227.2616 13.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:42:24.66 +28:22:24.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0682_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0275_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0682_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0682_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0275_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0682_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2616  2461098.7616  13.70  14:25:57.43 +26:16:52.8
 36.03752  68.90464 galactic  Boo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 6.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J216.4910+26.2820        | 14:25:57.43 +26:16:52.8 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits


fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits


fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits  wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits -crosshair 8219.95215 894.99518 image    wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits -crosshair 8226.39551 896.78760 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-21-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0683.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26156 14 25 57.43 +26 16 52.8          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26130 14 25 57.40 +26 16 51.8          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26181 14 25 57.47 +26 16 53.7          13.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2616*  14 25 57.43 +26 16 52.8  13.7 U             Boo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J216.4910+26.2820,2461098.7616,13.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J216.4910+26.2820 20260227.2616 13.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0682.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0274.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_002030_TTUQ1b1x1_14301_GJgrFuWn/fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0275.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 14:25:57.43 +26:16:52.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0682_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0275_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0682_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0682_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-50_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0275_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-20-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0682_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CVn-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-16-06_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0274_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.16  16:41:53.12 +36:26:31.5
 58.98979  40.87138 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 6.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J250.4754+36.4358        | 16:41:54.06 +36:26:27.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: A5III/V 1947ApJ...105..204P NGC 6205 993                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits  wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 7165.96143 2201.38892 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 7159.60352 2202.43140 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 41 53.12 +36 26 31.5          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 41 53.36 +36 26 29.5          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 41 52.88 +36 26 33.4          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 41 53.12 +36 26 31.5  12.2 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 J250.4754+36.4358,2461098.7603,12.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J250.4754+36.4358 20260227.2603 12.16CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:41:53.12 +36:26:31.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.44  17:00:11.15 +34:45:19.6
 57.52288  36.94997 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 5.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1337982441279739008 | 17:00:11.10 +34:45:20.5 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F9 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.327+/-0.028 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 9464.09277 1232.96326 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 9458.31055 1239.32471 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 9452.29492 1239.64172 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 9447.04688 1239.76672 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 17 00 11.15 +34 45 19.6          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 17 00 11.15 +34 45 18.9          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 17 00 11.15 +34 45 20.4          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  17 00 11.15 +34 45 19.6  12.4 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1337982441279739008,2461098.7603,12.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1337982441279739008 20260227.2603 12.44CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 17:00:11.15 +34:45:19.6 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.31  16:50:31.20 +36:52:08.4
 59.80857  39.20159 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 5.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1351377374826709504 | 16:50:31.22 +36:52:08.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.666+/-0.028 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8219.67383 2468.80273 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8214.28809 2475.10986 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8210.73047 2475.62476 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8205.33008 2475.79639 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 50 31.20 +36 52 08.4          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 50 31.22 +36 52 08.5          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 50 31.18 +36 52 08.3          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 50 31.20 +36 52 08.4  12.3 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1351377374826709504,2461098.7603,12.31,0.05,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 1351377374826709504 20260227.2603 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/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:50:31.20 +36:52:08.4 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  11.58  16:51:41.75 +37:07:54.6
 60.18197  39.00102 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" 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        | Gaia DR3 1351407375173935488 | 16:51:41.79 +37:07:55.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F2 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.522+/-0.035 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8356.16992 2630.80078 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8350.82812 2637.08325 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8349.38770 2638.57080 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8344.11133 2638.63452 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 51 41.75 +37 07 54.6          11.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 51 41.74 +37 07 54.9          11.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 51 41.76 +37 07 54.3          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 51 41.75 +37 07 54.6  11.6 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1351407375173935488,2461098.7603,11.58,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1351407375173935488 20260227.2603 11.58CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:51:41.75 +37:07:54.6 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  11.71  16:50:46.24 +34:21:34.3
 56.62114  38.79597 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" 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 1314835797368252800 | 16:50:46.23 +34:21:34.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.699+/-0.032 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8289.72461 950.83472 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8284.24512 957.40527 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8278.35742 956.97357 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8272.92285 957.02820 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 50 46.24 +34 21 34.3          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 50 46.20 +34 21 35.0          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 50 46.28 +34 21 33.6          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 50 46.24 +34 21 34.3  11.7 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1314835797368252800,2461098.7603,11.71,0.05,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 1314835797368252800 20260227.2603 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/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:50:46.24 +34:21:34.3 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.56  16:50:12.30 +35:30:41.0
 58.06273  39.08407 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" 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 1327043327078083456 | 16:50:12.40 +35:30:41.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.301+/-0.030 (F)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8199.34375 1643.92114 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8193.82715 1650.01404 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8191.32568 1653.74976 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8185.94434 1653.68958 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 50 12.30 +35 30 41.0          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 50 12.30 +35 30 41.8          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 50 12.30 +35 30 40.2          12.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 50 12.30 +35 30 41.0  12.6 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1327043327078083456,2461098.7603,12.56,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1327043327078083456 20260227.2603 12.56CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:50:12.30 +35:30:41.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  11.65  16:53:57.81 +34:14:19.0
 56.60611  38.12567 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 1314713923376462208 | 16:53:57.78 +34:14:19.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G7 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.561+/-0.026 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8694.72168 882.93170 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8689.08301 889.19861 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8681.84961 894.34912 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8676.54004 894.28857 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 53 57.81 +34 14 19.0          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 53 57.83 +34 14 19.0          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 53 57.80 +34 14 19.0          11.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 53 57.81 +34 14 19.0  11.7 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1314713923376462208,2461098.7603,11.65,0.05,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 1314713923376462208 20260227.2603 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/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:53:57.81 +34:14:19.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.28  16:56:01.56 +36:59:01.4
 60.13633  38.12525 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" 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        | ATO J254.0044+36.9839        | 16:56:02.05 +36:59:01.2 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8890.41309 2562.20459 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8884.98828 2568.42993 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8878.41895 2568.03394 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8873.37500 2567.99731 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 56 01.56 +36 59 01.4          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 56 01.51 +36 59 01.7          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 56 01.61 +36 59 01.2          12.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 56 01.56 +36 59 01.4  12.3 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J254.0044+36.9839,2461098.7603,12.28,0.05,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 J254.0044+36.9839 20260227.2603 12.28CV 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/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:56:01.56 +36:59:01.4 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.42  16:55:40.94 +38:55:26.6
 62.57944  38.42740 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 5.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J253.9193+38.9193        | 16:55:41.01 +38:55:26.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G2 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.375+/-0.029 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8800.81738 3736.33203 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8795.69238 3742.47461 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8793.26270 3740.41846 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8787.75293 3740.54248 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 55 40.94 +38 55 26.6          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 55 41.01 +38 55 26.5          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 55 40.87 +38 55 26.7          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 55 40.94 +38 55 26.6  12.4 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J253.9193+38.9193,2461098.7603,12.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J253.9193+38.9193 20260227.2603 12.42CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:55:40.94 +38:55:26.6 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.54  16:57:40.71 +38:36:37.8
 62.23833  38.00563 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" 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 1351969290038810240 | 16:57:40.71 +38:36:37.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F7 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.268+/-0.028 (F)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 9045.36133 3554.24438 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 9039.78906 3560.67871 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 9038.28711 3561.89404 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 9033.29199 3562.02344 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 57 40.71 +38 36 37.8          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 57 40.67 +38 36 37.4          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 57 40.76 +38 36 38.1          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 57 40.71 +38 36 37.8  12.5 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1351969290038810240,2461098.7603,12.54,0.05,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 1351969290038810240 20260227.2603 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/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:57:40.71 +38:36:37.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.34  16:53:02.07 +33:49:14.3
 56.04063  38.24479 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 5.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J253.2592+33.8242        | 16:53:02.10 +33:49:14.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K3 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.745+/-0.026 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8583.95605 624.23578 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8578.53613 630.57440 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8572.59961 636.52722 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8567.35352 636.59912 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 53 02.07 +33 49 14.3          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 53 02.09 +33 49 13.8          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 53 02.05 +33 49 14.8          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 53 02.07 +33 49 14.3  12.3 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J253.2592+33.8242,2461098.7603,12.34,0.05,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
ATO J253.2592+33.8242 20260227.2603 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/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:53:02.07 +33:49:14.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.37  16:59:51.43 +35:23:30.0
 58.29439  37.12325 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 1338859851557766144 | 16:59:51.35 +35:23:30.8 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K1 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.519+/-0.026 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 9405.76660 1612.54004 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 9400.26270 1618.61719 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 9392.36914 1624.43762 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 9387.34863 1624.17456 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 59 51.43 +35 23 30.0          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 59 51.41 +35 23 30.3          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 59 51.44 +35 23 29.7          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 59 51.43 +35 23 30.0  12.4 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1338859851557766144,2461098.7603,12.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1338859851557766144 20260227.2603 12.37CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:59:51.43 +35:23:30.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.55  16:48:17.53 +35:27:01.3
 57.91401  39.46104 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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        | Gaia DR3 1327085898793318144 | 16:48:17.48 +35:27:02.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.598+/-0.027 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 7965.63965 1602.05981 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 7960.97266 1608.19409 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 7955.63965 1611.83374 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 7950.33740 1611.84180 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 48 17.53 +35 27 01.3          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 48 17.51 +35 27 02.1          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 48 17.55 +35 27 00.6          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 48 17.53 +35 27 01.3  12.6 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1327085898793318144,2461098.7603,12.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1327085898793318144 20260227.2603 12.55CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_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/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:48:17.53 +35:27:01.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.55  16:56:06.93 +33:46:11.0
 56.11831  37.60560 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 5.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1314638499454448768 | 16:56:06.88 +33:46:14.6 (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 atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8975.66602 606.59100 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8969.72168 612.50549 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8964.16992 618.46259 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8958.64355 618.38049 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 56 06.93 +33 46 11.0          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 56 07.03 +33 46 10.7          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 56 06.84 +33 46 11.3          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 56 06.93 +33 46 11.0  12.6 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1314638499454448768,2461098.7603,12.55,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1314638499454448768 20260227.2603 12.55CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_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/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:56:06.93 +33:46:11.0 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.12  16:53:55.76 +37:37:07.0
 60.87147  38.61999 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 5.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J253.4740+37.6207        | 16:53:55.77 +37:37:06.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.456+/-0.027 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 8617.13281 2932.20581 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 8611.84082 2938.39746 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 8610.75781 2941.90161 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 8605.58203 2942.05444 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 53 55.76 +37 37 07.0          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 53 55.75 +37 37 06.7          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 53 55.77 +37 37 07.3          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 53 55.76 +37 37 07.0  12.1 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
ATO J253.4740+37.6207,2461098.7603,12.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J253.4740+37.6207 20260227.2603 12.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:53:55.76 +37:37:07.0 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2603  2461098.7603  12.43  16:58:38.53 +37:07:06.0
 60.39561  37.62655 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" 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        | ATO J254.6601+37.1185        | 16:58:38.43 +37:07:06.7 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.366+/-0.031 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits


CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits -crosshair 9203.99512 2656.45801 image    wcs_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits -crosshair 9198.51367 2662.93359 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits -crosshair 9193.91016 2664.22070 image    wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits -crosshair 9188.63184 2664.03320 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26029 16 58 38.53 +37 07 06.0          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26005 16 58 38.53 +37 07 06.6          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26053 16 58 38.53 +37 07 05.3          12.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2603*  16 58 38.53 +37 07 06.0  12.4 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J254.6601+37.1185,2461098.7603,12.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J254.6601+37.1185 20260227.2603 12.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0690.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-27-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0691.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_001816_TTUQ1b1x1_12312_tZLv6UyN/fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:58:38.53 +37:07:06.0 ;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_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-26-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0690_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-01-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_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_2026-02-27_00-14-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0273_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_2026-02-27_00-14-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2640  2461098.7640  12.66  16:19:46.97 +26:28:50.3
 44.61693  43.85383 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 16:19:46.97 +26:28:50.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.530+/-0.031 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits


CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits -crosshair 7372.42432 1025.16943 image    wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits -crosshair 7373.30176 1018.38818 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits -crosshair 7367.49170 1025.42847 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits -crosshair 7370.55762 1018.88843 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26405 16 19 46.97 +26 28 50.3          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26373 16 19 46.98 +26 28 49.9          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26436 16 19 46.97 +26 28 50.8          12.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2641*  16 19 46.97 +26 28 50.3  12.7 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461098.7640,12.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260227.2640 12.66CV 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/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:19:46.97 +26:28:50.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2640  2461098.7640  12.91  16:24:45.01 +25:30:11.6
 43.67904  42.53708 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 7.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 16:24:45.01 +25:30:11.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G4 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.446+/-0.027 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits


CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits -crosshair 8059.08740 431.80661 image    wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits -crosshair 8060.31299 425.23489 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits -crosshair 8048.73486 434.73199 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits -crosshair 8052.02441 427.68710 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26405 16 24 45.01 +25 30 11.6          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26373 16 24 44.97 +25 30 12.3          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26436 16 24 45.04 +25 30 10.8          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2641*  16 24 45.01 +25 30 11.6  12.9 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,2461098.7640,12.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260227.2640 12.91CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:24:45.01 +25:30:11.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2640  2461098.7640  12.62  16:17:56.75 +25:48:31.9
 43.57589  44.09881 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 7.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 1303554876787358720 | 16:17:56.82 +25:48:32.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)       J-Ks=0.588+/-0.026 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits


CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits -crosshair 7127.51758 620.17139 image    wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits -crosshair 7128.16064 613.37872 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits -crosshair 7117.91992 618.56378 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits -crosshair 7120.98633 611.98370 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26405 16 17 56.75 +25 48 31.9          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26373 16 17 56.75 +25 48 31.6          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26436 16 17 56.75 +25 48 32.2          12.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2641*  16 17 56.75 +25 48 31.9  12.6 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1303554876787358720,2461098.7640,12.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1303554876787358720 20260227.2640 12.62CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:17:56.75 +25:48:31.9 ;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_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2640  2461098.7640  12.91  16:31:24.08 +31:40:58.7
 52.28614  42.37567 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.6" 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        | target                       | 16:31:24.08 +31:40:58.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.679+/-0.027 (K)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits


CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits -crosshair 8871.53711 4201.93701 image    wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits -crosshair 8872.14258 4195.39551 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits -crosshair 8866.59570 4198.86426 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits -crosshair 8869.81250 4192.59668 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26405 16 31 24.08 +31 40 58.7          12.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26373 16 31 23.99 +31 40 57.9          12.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26436 16 31 24.16 +31 40 59.5          12.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2641*  16 31 24.08 +31 40 58.7  12.9 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,2461098.7640,12.91,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260227.2640 12.91CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:31:24.08 +31:40:58.7 ;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-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2640  2461098.7640  12.46  16:16:00.78 +25:42:33.4
 43.29687  44.49809 galactic  Her  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.3 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 2"  Gaia DR3 1303537937436311424  
Type: ROT
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    12.210   G            12.250   G                                                 G                            
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits


CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits


fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits -crosshair 6860.02881 559.65521 image    wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits -crosshair 6860.69824 552.89471 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits -crosshair 6854.55078 559.86029 image    wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits -crosshair 6857.47607 553.20502 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26405 16 16 00.78 +25 42 33.4          12.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26373 16 16 00.80 +25 42 33.4          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26436 16 16 00.76 +25 42 33.4          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2641*  16 16 00.78 +25 42 33.4  12.5 U             Her       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 1303537937436311424,2461098.7640,12.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 1303537937436311424 20260227.2640 12.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0694.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-31-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0695.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0278.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_002415_TTUQ1b1x1_27823_hurcnAO6/fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0279.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 16:16:00.78 +25:42:33.4 ;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_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-20-30_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0279_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2025-12-23_06-30-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0694_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CrB-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-19-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0278_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2656  2461098.7656  10.34  10:51:03.97 +26:52:07.7
206.51579  63.25031 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
511 Davida                  -8      1       8  10.6    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits -crosshair 3061.79199 6221.53320 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits -crosshair 3055.64380 6227.43799 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26558 10 51 03.97 +26 52 07.7          10.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26519 10 51 03.98 +26 52 07.4          10.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26597 10 51 03.95 +26 52 08.0          10.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2656*  10 51 03.97 +26 52 07.7  10.3 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7656,10.34,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2656 10.34CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:51:03.97 +26:52:07.7 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2656  2461098.7656  11.75  11:05:58.70 +27:01:09.9
207.10782  66.56751 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 8.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
416 Vaticana                -8      1       8  11.7     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits -crosshair 5075.17041 6219.68213 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits -crosshair 5069.08350 6225.46973 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26558 11 05 58.70 +27 01 09.9          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26519 11 05 58.71 +27 01 09.3          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26597 11 05 58.69 +27 01 10.5          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2656*  11 05 58.70 +27 01 09.9  11.8 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7656,11.75,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2656 11.75CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:05:58.70 +27:01:09.9 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2656  2461098.7656  11.14  10:44:38.74 +26:02:11.4
207.84062  61.70651 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 8.5 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 0"  W LMi                         
Type: SRD
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    10.400   V            13.500   V         2453078.00000        116.900000000000   G2e-K5e(M3)                  
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits


Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits -crosshair 7539.34473 747.05481 image    wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits -crosshair 7541.25439 744.90552 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits -crosshair 2160.00439 5775.15820 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits -crosshair 2153.85840 5780.95996 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26558 10 44 38.74 +26 02 11.4          11.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26519 10 44 38.74 +26 02 11.5          11.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26597 10 44 38.73 +26 02 11.4          11.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2656*  10 44 38.74 +26 02 11.4  11.1 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
W LMi,2461098.7656,11.14,0.05,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
W LMi 20260227.2656 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/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:44:38.74 +26:02:11.4 ;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_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2656  2461098.7656  12.63  10:38:19.29 +19:08:59.8
220.42275  58.47869 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 8.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
161 Athor                   -9      0       9  13.0     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits -crosshair 975.19000 1676.67358 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits -crosshair 968.75269 1682.46997 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26558 10 38 19.29 +19 08 59.8          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26519 10 38 19.30 +19 08 59.8          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26597 10 38 19.28 +19 08 59.8          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2656*  10 38 19.29 +19 08 59.8  12.6 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7656,12.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2656 12.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:38:19.29 +19:08:59.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2656  2461098.7656  13.01  11:00:15.15 +25:37:47.5
210.03316  65.10318 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 8.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
508 Princetonia             -7      1       7  13.1    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits -crosshair 4270.51123 5405.55029 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits -crosshair 4264.28662 5411.25879 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26558 11 00 15.15 +25 37 47.5          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26519 11 00 15.18 +25 37 47.2          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26597 11 00 15.12 +25 37 47.7          13.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2656*  11 00 15.15 +25 37 47.5  13.0 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7656,13.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2656 13.01CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:00:15.15 +25:37:47.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2656  2461098.7656  13.39  10:40:27.86 +21:28:47.3
216.45659  59.71738 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 8.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
361 Bononia                 -7      1       7  13.5     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits -crosshair 1388.68628 3063.82373 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits -crosshair 1382.24170 3069.55103 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26558 10 40 27.86 +21 28 47.3          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26519 10 40 27.90 +21 28 47.3          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26597 10 40 27.82 +21 28 47.2          13.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2656*  10 40 27.86 +21 28 47.3  13.4 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7656,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2656 13.39CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_002616_TTUQ1b1x1_590_GaM9DINl/fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0281.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:40:27.86 +21:28:47.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-22-49_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0281_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-21-42_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2675  2461098.7675  14.15  12:19:45.41 +17:40:38.3
263.57152  78.05248 galactic  Com  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
691 Lehigh                  -1     -1       1  14.3     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits


fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-24-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0283.fits


fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-25-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0284.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_002812_TTUQ1b1x1_8368_aqybB3TH/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-24-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0283.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_002812_TTUQ1b1x1_8368_aqybB3TH/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-25-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0284.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits  wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-24-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0283.fits -crosshair 7547.92480 530.45709 image    wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-25-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0284.fits -crosshair 7546.96240 529.58270 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-48-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0394.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_002812_TTUQ1b1x1_8368_aqybB3TH/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-24-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0283.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_002812_TTUQ1b1x1_8368_aqybB3TH/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-25-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0284.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_002812_TTUQ1b1x1_8368_aqybB3TH

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26751 12 19 45.41 +17 40 38.3          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26730 12 19 45.37 +17 40 37.7          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26772 12 19 45.45 +17 40 39.0          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2675*  12 19 45.41 +17 40 38.3  14.2 U             Com       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7675,14.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2675 14.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0393.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_002812_TTUQ1b1x1_8368_aqybB3TH/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-24-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0283.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-02-Q1b1x1_002812_TTUQ1b1x1_8368_aqybB3TH/fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-25-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0284.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:19:45.41 +17:40:38.3 ;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_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-25-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-24-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0283_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-25-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-47-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0393_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-02-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-24-44_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0283_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2691  2461098.7691  13.20  13:05:26.27 +19:41:34.1
327.01274  81.90193 galactic  Com  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 5.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
326 Tamara                  -0     -1       1  12.8     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 6167.27637 1770.33289 image    wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 6163.17773 1767.47253 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-50-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26915 13 05 26.27 +19 41 34.1          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26892 13 05 26.29 +19 41 33.8          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26938 13 05 26.26 +19 41 34.5          13.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2691*  13 05 26.27 +19 41 34.1  13.2 U             Com       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461098.7691,13.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260227.2691 13.20CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:05:26.27 +19:41:34.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2691  2461098.7691  13.73  13:13:02.79 +18:09:33.7
333.08788  79.74240 galactic  Com  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 5.4 pix   
The object was found in VSX
12"  V0441 Com                     
Type: SXPHE
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    18.500   V            19.100   V                                0.070110000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 7248.77539 827.44281 image    wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 7244.50293 824.14771 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-50-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26915 13 13 02.79 +18 09 33.7          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26892 13 13 02.83 +18 09 34.8          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26938 13 13 02.74 +18 09 32.7          13.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2691*  13 13 02.79 +18 09 33.7  13.7 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
V0441 Com,2461098.7691,13.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-1 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0441 Com 20260227.2691 13.73CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 13:13:02.79 +18:09:33.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 02 27.2691  2461098.7691  14.00  12:50:30.83 +25:31:12.2
295.54361  88.37853 galactic  Com  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.5" and 3.9 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                       | 12:50:30.83 +25:31:12.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits


fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits -crosshair 4194.30664 5339.45215 image    wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits -crosshair 4191.53076 5336.77051 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 3.5 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-50-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN

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

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26915 12 50 30.83 +25 31 12.2          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26892 12 50 30.59 +25 31 11.5          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 02 27.26938 12 50 31.06 +25 31 13.0          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 02 27.2691*  12 50 30.83 +25 31 12.2  14.0 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,2461098.7691,14.00,0.05,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
target 20260227.2691 14.00CV 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/Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0286.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-02-27_CI_Com-03-Q1b1x1_003012_TTUQ1b1x1_6560_nEvBGBTN/fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0287.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:50:30.83 +25:31:12.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-44_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0287_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-11_02-49-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Com-03-Q1b1x1_2026-02-27_00-27-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0286_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif