Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  14.46  05:17:10.39 +43:29:32.0
164.69075   3.19270 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J079.2938+43.4914        | 05:17:10.39 +43:29:32.0 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: F9 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 1548.42236 4516.80664 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 1546.22522 4522.13916 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 05 17 10.39 +43 29 32.0          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 05 17 10.18 +43 29 31.9          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 05 17 10.59 +43 29 32.1          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1004*  05 17 10.39 +43 29 32.0  14.5 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J079.2938+43.4914,2461119.6004,14.46,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J079.2938+43.4914 20260320.1004 14.46CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:17:10.39 +43:29:32.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  14.50  04:00:40.42 +49:46:02.7
151.30143  -2.38727 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:00:40.42 +49:46:02.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 9467.04883 594.10199 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 9466.03027 599.85358 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 04 00 40.42 +49 46 02.7          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 04 00 40.52 +49 46 02.8          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 04 00 40.32 +49 46 02.5          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 03 20.1004*  04 00 40.42 +49 46 02.7  14.5 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.6004,14.50,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1004 14.50CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:00:40.42 +49:46:02.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  14.07  04:01:37.81 +49:59:26.4
151.27129  -2.11768 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.5" and 5.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:01:37.81 +49:59:26.4 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 9353.65039 472.00119 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 9353.64648 477.14069 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 04 01 37.81 +49 59 26.4          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 04 01 38.24 +49 59 25.3          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 04 01 37.38 +49 59 27.5          14.0 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 03 20.1004*  04 01 37.81 +49 59 26.4  14.1 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.6004,14.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1004 14.07CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:01:37.81 +49:59:26.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  13.88  04:08:15.91 +40:46:21.4
158.32993  -8.19584 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:08:15.91 +40:46:21.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 9325.35059 6164.34570 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 9324.27148 6170.06543 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 04 08 15.91 +40 46 21.4          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 04 08 16.00 +40 46 21.7          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 04 08 15.82 +40 46 21.2          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1004*  04 08 15.91 +40 46 21.4  13.9 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.6004,13.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1004 13.88CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:08:15.91 +40:46:21.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  13.49  05:12:29.31 +42:48:25.4
164.75025   2.09911 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 6.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J078.1161+42.7941        | 05:12:27.37 +42:48:10.9 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: B8: 1958ApJS....4....1M LF 7 +42 381                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 2026.52295 4980.15039 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 2024.78345 4985.87207 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 05 12 29.31 +42 48 25.4          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 05 12 29.25 +42 48 26.2          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 05 12 29.37 +42 48 24.6          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 03 20.1004*  05 12 29.31 +42 48 25.4  13.5 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J078.1161+42.7941,2461119.6004,13.49,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J078.1161+42.7941 20260320.1004 13.49CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:12:29.31 +42:48:25.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  13.57  04:00:30.21 +50:10:06.2
151.01811  -2.10199 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.4" and 5.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:00:30.21 +50:10:06.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: A2V (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 9451.14844 347.23691 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 9450.90527 352.30280 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 04 00 30.21 +50 10 06.2          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 04 00 30.56 +50 10 04.7          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 04 00 29.85 +50 10 07.6          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 03 20.1004*  04 00 30.21 +50 10 06.2  13.6 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.6004,13.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1004 13.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:00:30.21 +50:10:06.2 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004   9.57  04:04:52.32 +50:38:36.9
151.22780  -1.28569 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.7" 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 250655567005921024  | 04:04:51.56 +50:38:38.7 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5III 1978A&AS...32...25R BD+50 890                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 8985.02344 117.42150 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 8984.94629 122.74400 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 04 04 52.32 +50 38 36.9           9.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 04 04 52.72 +50 38 36.5           9.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 04 04 51.92 +50 38 37.4           9.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1004*  04 04 52.32 +50 38 36.9   9.6 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 250655567005921024,2461119.6004,9.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 250655567005921024 20260320.1004 9.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:52.32 +50:38:36.9 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  13.95  04:46:34.75 +49:08:09.1
156.99256   2.46872 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J071.6477+49.1339        | 04:46:37.23 +49:08:36.5 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 4942.67676 1288.80896 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 4941.26758 1294.39502 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 04 46 34.75 +49 08 09.1          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 04 46 34.72 +49 08 09.4          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 04 46 34.79 +49 08 08.8          13.9 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 03 20.1004*  04 46 34.75 +49 08 09.1  13.9 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J071.6477+49.1339,2461119.6004,13.95,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J071.6477+49.1339 20260320.1004 13.95CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:46:34.75 +49:08:09.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  14.36  04:28:57.57 +44:07:28.0
158.69229  -3.13036 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 6.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 253381840448099584  | 04:28:53.52 +44:07:34.5 (Gaia DR3)  | ROT (local)      |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 6827.10352 4287.17480 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 6825.45801 4293.08887 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 04 28 57.57 +44 07 28.0          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 04 28 57.50 +44 07 28.9          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 04 28 57.64 +44 07 27.0          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 03 20.1004*  04 28 57.57 +44 07 28.0  14.4 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 253381840448099584,2461119.6004,14.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 253381840448099584 20260320.1004 14.36CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:28:57.57 +44:07:28.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  14.36  04:47:45.32 +49:09:09.7
157.10414   2.62637 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" 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 J071.9289+49.1536        | 04:47:45.32 +49:09:09.7 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 4826.50537 1277.55823 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 4824.86084 1282.62146 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 04 47 45.32 +49 09 09.7          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 04 47 45.21 +49 09 08.5          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 04 47 45.43 +49 09 10.9          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1004*  04 47 45.32 +49 09 09.7  14.4 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J071.9289+49.1536,2461119.6004,14.36,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J071.9289+49.1536 20260320.1004 14.36CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:47:45.32 +49:09:09.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1004  2461119.6004  13.51  05:20:24.21 +40:58:09.4
167.10312   2.23548 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 5.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:20:24.21 +40:58:09.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)   J-Ks=0.344+/-0.036 (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.

Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits


Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits -crosshair 953.03442 5895.34277 image    wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits -crosshair 952.20343 5892.89404 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 1009.99042 6013.31738 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 1008.47491 6018.84570 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.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_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.10041 05 20 24.21 +40 58 09.4          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10014 05 20 24.26 +40 58 09.3          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.10068 05 20 24.16 +40 58 09.6          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 03 20.1004*  05 20 24.21 +40 58 09.4  13.5 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461119.6004,13.51,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1004 13.51CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_212948_TTUQ2b1x1_30670_ZHRDcrCJ/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:20:24.21 +40:58:09.4 ;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_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-24-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  12.29  05:54:51.87 +17:22:22.6
191.02932  -4.09410 galactic  Ori  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 8.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:54:51.87 +17:22:22.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 1462.10242 5892.82910 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 1470.40332 5892.20361 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 54 51.87 +17 22 22.6          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 54 51.84 +17 22 22.3          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 54 51.89 +17 22 23.0          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 03 20.0977*  05 54 51.87 +17 22 22.6  12.3 U             Ori       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,12.29,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 12.29CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:54:51.87 +17:22:22.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  10.72  05:03:57.31 +17:52:13.8
184.00136 -14.05903 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 8.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3407092969170074752 | 05:03:57.05 +17:52:13.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits -crosshair 8858.58008 5658.13086 image    wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits -crosshair 8859.03906 5650.96143 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 8858.71582 5693.57812 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 8866.66602 5692.57324 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 03 57.31 +17 52 13.8          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 03 57.32 +17 52 13.6          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 03 57.29 +17 52 14.0          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0977*  05 03 57.31 +17 52 13.8  10.7 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3407092969170074752,2461119.5977,10.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3407092969170074752 20260320.0977 10.72CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:03:57.31 +17:52:13.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  14.27  04:59:22.96 +25:15:46.6
177.24137 -10.56976 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" 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                       | 04:59:22.96 +25:15:46.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9368.96191 1155.39819 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9376.12891 1154.40088 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 04 59 22.96 +25 15 46.6          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 04 59 22.91 +25 15 45.9          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 04 59 23.01 +25 15 47.3          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 03 20.0977*  04 59 22.96 +25 15 46.6  14.3 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,14.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 14.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:59:22.96 +25:15:46.6 ;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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.90  04:58:37.42 +26:52:47.2
175.82696  -9.73025 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 7.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J074.6548+26.8846        | 04:58:37.42 +26:52:47.2 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9442.09570 155.34810 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9449.71484 154.55760 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 04 58 37.42 +26 52 47.2          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 04 58 37.43 +26 52 47.2          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 04 58 37.41 +26 52 47.2          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 03 20.0977*  04 58 37.42 +26 52 47.2  13.9 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J074.6548+26.8846,2461119.5977,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J074.6548+26.8846 20260320.0977 13.90CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:58:37.42 +26:52:47.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  14.21  05:02:10.77 +26:42:01.1
176.45661  -9.20471 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 7.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:02:10.77 +26:42:01.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 8952.34082 289.40302 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 8959.95020 288.90860 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 02 10.77 +26 42 01.1          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 02 10.78 +26 42 01.9          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 02 10.77 +26 42 00.3          14.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0977*  05 02 10.77 +26 42 01.1  14.2 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,14.21,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 14.21CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:02:10.77 +26:42:01.1 ;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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  14.03  04:59:51.71 +25:12:12.4
177.35596 -10.51884 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 7.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:59:51.71 +25:12:12.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: A5V (LAMOST DR5)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9302.95215 1194.78992 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9310.49805 1193.93640 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 04 59 51.71 +25 12 12.4          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 04 59 51.74 +25 12 12.2          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 04 59 51.67 +25 12 12.6          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 03 20.0977*  04 59 51.71 +25 12 12.4  14.0 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,14.03,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 14.03CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:59:51.71 +25:12:12.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.64  05:02:39.61 +26:48:34.1
176.43302  -9.05342 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.2" and 7.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J075.6671+26.8094        | 05:02:39.61 +26:48:34.1 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 8884.35645 224.91521 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 8891.35645 224.82471 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 02 39.61 +26 48 34.1          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 02 39.47 +26 48 35.9          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 02 39.75 +26 48 32.3          13.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.0977*  05 02 39.61 +26 48 34.1  13.6 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J075.6671+26.8094,2461119.5977,13.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J075.6671+26.8094 20260320.0977 13.64CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:02:39.61 +26:48:34.1 ;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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.53  04:58:46.12 +26:38:07.4
176.04426  -9.85239 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 8.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:58:46.12 +26:38:07.4 (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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9426.55176 307.29340 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9434.96289 306.26721 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 04 58 46.12 +26 38 07.4          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 04 58 46.32 +26 38 06.8          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 04 58 45.92 +26 38 07.9          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 03 20.0977*  04 58 46.12 +26 38 07.4  13.5 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,13.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 13.53CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:58:46.12 +26:38:07.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.48  05:05:17.24 +26:51:19.6
176.74878  -8.55520 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:05:17.24 +26:51:19.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 8521.03516 211.55521 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 8528.39941 211.12621 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 05 17.24 +26 51 19.6          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 05 17.17 +26 51 20.4          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 05 17.30 +26 51 18.8          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 03 20.0977*  05 05 17.24 +26 51 19.6  13.5 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,13.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 13.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:05:17.24 +26:51:19.6 ;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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.40  04:59:14.35 +25:49:57.8
176.75885 -10.25279 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:59:14.35 +25:49:57.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9377.51465 804.56641 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9385.60742 803.55768 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 04 59 14.35 +25 49 57.8          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 04 59 14.44 +25 49 57.3          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 04 59 14.26 +25 49 58.3          13.3 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 03 20.0977*  04 59 14.35 +25 49 57.8  13.4 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,13.40,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 13.40CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:59:14.35 +25:49:57.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.12  04:58:45.77 +26:08:03.1
176.44892 -10.15634 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 8.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 153694206392758656  | 04:58:45.32 +26:08:05.3 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9437.48242 615.88177 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9446.34180 615.05017 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 04 58 45.77 +26 08 03.1          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 04 58 46.03 +26 08 03.1          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 04 58 45.51 +26 08 03.0          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 03 20.0977*  04 58 45.77 +26 08 03.1  13.1 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 153694206392758656,2461119.5977,13.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 153694206392758656 20260320.0977 13.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:58:45.77 +26:08:03.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.13  05:00:51.35 +25:14:43.0
177.45883 -10.31378 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3419639320259790720 | 05:00:51.89 +25:14:44.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9162.96680 1175.16516 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9170.29199 1174.36035 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 00 51.35 +25 14 43.0          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 00 51.35 +25 14 42.8          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 00 51.35 +25 14 43.3          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 03 20.0977*  05 00 51.35 +25 14 43.0  13.1 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3419639320259790720,2461119.5977,13.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3419639320259790720 20260320.0977 13.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:00:51.35 +25:14:43.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.10  05:02:32.16 +26:43:58.1
176.47847  -9.12148 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" and 7.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3420442483439171968 | 05:02:32.72 +26:44:00.6 (Gaia DR3)  | 2021A&A...648A..44M |                      |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  (the VSX policy as of May 2022 seems to be NOT to regard variables from 2021A&A...648A..44M as 'known' for the lack of classification)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 8902.63672 271.83511 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 8909.99023 270.85172 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 02 32.16 +26 43 58.1          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 02 32.11 +26 43 57.3          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 02 32.21 +26 43 58.9          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 03 20.0977*  05 02 32.16 +26 43 58.1  13.1 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3420442483439171968,2461119.5977,13.10,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Large-amplitude variable Gaia DR2 3420442483439171968 20260320.0977 13.10CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:02:32.16 +26:43:58.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.48  06:05:31.21 +26:11:52.7
184.58825   2.42881 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 8.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3430061904517305344 | 06:05:32.24 +26:11:15.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K0III 1967AJ.....72.1199M [M67b] +26 261                        
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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 285.09631 415.04160 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 293.28271 414.67120 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 06 05 31.21 +26 11 52.7          13.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 06 05 31.14 +26 11 51.9          13.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 06 05 31.27 +26 11 53.5          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 03 20.0977*  06 05 31.21 +26 11 52.7  13.5 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3430061904517305344,2461119.5977,13.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3430061904517305344 20260320.0977 13.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:05:31.21 +26:11:52.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.92  05:59:55.91 +22:05:32.8
187.53325  -0.70338 galactic  Ori  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 9.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:59:55.91 +22:05:32.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 903.33429 2978.62427 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 912.49139 2977.77246 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 59 55.91 +22 05 32.8          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 59 56.05 +22 05 31.6          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 59 55.76 +22 05 34.0          13.9 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 03 20.0977*  05 59 55.91 +22 05 32.8  13.9 U             Ori       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,13.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 13.92CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:59:55.91 +22:05:32.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  12.61  05:01:51.69 +17:21:33.1
184.13664 -14.76127 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.3" and 7.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3405546948445590656 | 05:01:51.64 +17:21:33.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                J-Ks=0.390+/-0.026 (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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits -crosshair 9178.42676 5963.47412 image    wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits -crosshair 9178.54590 5956.48682 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9177.90137 6002.36523 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9185.69043 6001.18311 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 01 51.69 +17 21 33.1          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 01 51.68 +17 21 33.0          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 01 51.70 +17 21 33.2          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 03 20.0977*  05 01 51.69 +17 21 33.1  12.6 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3405546948445590656,2461119.5977,12.61,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3405546948445590656 20260320.0977 12.61CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:01:51.69 +17:21:33.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  11.27  05:02:06.34 +17:18:12.1
184.21855 -14.74581 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 8.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3405543344969504896 | 05:02:06.12 +17:18:09.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits -crosshair 9145.41895 5997.16309 image    wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits -crosshair 9145.59668 5990.02441 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 9142.86523 6037.35156 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 9150.91016 6036.39746 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 05 02 06.34 +17 18 12.1          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 05 02 06.38 +17 18 12.6          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 05 02 06.31 +17 18 11.6          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 03 20.0977*  05 02 06.34 +17 18 12.1  11.3 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3405543344969504896,2461119.5977,11.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3405543344969504896 20260320.0977 11.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:02:06.34 +17:18:12.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.0977  2461119.5977  13.02  06:05:42.26 +25:44:18.2
185.00999   2.24078 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 8.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:05:42.26 +25:44:18.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.291+/-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.

Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits


Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits -crosshair 244.90891 737.10461 image    wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits -crosshair 245.02679 729.76971 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits -crosshair 239.31990 694.68988 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits -crosshair 247.81979 694.87701 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.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_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.09772 06 05 42.26 +25 44 18.2          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09585 06 05 42.25 +25 44 19.0          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.09958 06 05 42.27 +25 44 17.4          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 03 20.0977*  06 05 42.26 +25 44 18.2  13.0 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.5977,13.02,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.0977 13.02CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0030.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_213748_TTUQ2b1x1_24698_Vs7Ipi2C/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0031.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:05:42.26 +25:44:18.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-23-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0031_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-17-51_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1140  2461119.6140  13.78  04:41:37.47 -05:26:57.5
202.20948 -31.24664 galactic  Eri  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 6.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:41:37.47 -05:26:57.5 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits  wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8946.49219 544.52618 image    wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8941.99414 540.55078 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-55-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11398 04 41 37.47 -05 26 57.5          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11371 04 41 37.53 -05 26 58.1          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11426 04 41 37.42 -05 26 56.8          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1140*  04 41 37.47 -05 26 57.5  13.8 U             Eri       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461119.6140,13.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1140 13.78CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:41:37.47 -05:26:57.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1140  2461119.6140  13.78  04:43:53.34 -05:07:30.9
202.19210 -30.59659 galactic  Eri  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 6.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:43:53.34 -05:07:30.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits  wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 8607.84961 334.80319 image    wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 8602.99316 330.69781 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-55-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11398 04 43 53.34 -05 07 30.9          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11371 04 43 53.33 -05 07 32.0          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11426 04 43 53.35 -05 07 29.8          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1140*  04 43 53.34 -05 07 30.9  13.8 U             Eri       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461119.6140,13.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1140 13.78CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:43:53.34 -05:07:30.9 ;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_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1140  2461119.6140  13.24  04:41:11.86 -05:04:54.3
201.77281 -31.16362 galactic  Eri  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 6.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:41:11.86 -05:04:54.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits  wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9022.90234 320.61011 image    wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9017.84180 316.64581 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-55-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11398 04 41 11.86 -05 04 54.3          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11371 04 41 11.88 -05 04 55.4          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11426 04 41 11.84 -05 04 53.1          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 03 20.1140*  04 41 11.86 -05 04 54.3  13.2 U             Eri       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461119.6140,13.24,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1140 13.24CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:41:11.86 -05:04:54.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1140  2461119.6140  12.14  04:38:25.29 -05:16:58.1
201.58915 -31.86624 galactic  Eri  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.2" 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 3201075894925785472 | 04:38:24.91 -05:16:56.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits  wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9445.57520 457.48999 image    wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9442.14844 453.32080 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-55-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11398 04 38 25.29 -05 16 58.1          12.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11371 04 38 25.52 -05 16 59.2          12.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11426 04 38 25.06 -05 16 57.1          12.0 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 03 20.1140*  04 38 25.29 -05 16 58.1  12.1 U             Eri       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3201075894925785472,2461119.6140,12.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3201075894925785472 20260320.1140 12.14CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:38:25.29 -05:16:58.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1140  2461119.6140  12.01  04:41:13.26 -04:54:07.4
201.59217 -31.07193 galactic  Eri  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3200368393552374528 | 04:41:13.90 -04:54:11.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits


fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits  wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits -crosshair 9024.53223 209.47861 image    wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits -crosshair 9019.93848 205.96590 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-55-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0273.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.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_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11398 04 41 13.26 -04 54 07.4          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11371 04 41 13.29 -04 54 06.6          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11426 04 41 13.23 -04 54 08.1          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 03 20.1140*  04 41 13.26 -04 54 07.4  12.0 U             Eri       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3200368393552374528,2461119.6140,12.01,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3200368393552374528 20260320.1140 12.01CV 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/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_214751_TTUQ2b1x1_22647_y632qaaz/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:41:13.26 -04:54:07.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-44-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-43-34_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  13.82  05:46:03.29 -12:44:38.9
217.27987 -20.17514 galactic  Lep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:46:03.29 -12:44:38.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 8929.82422 146.78380 image    wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 8934.32812 144.93010 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-58-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11979 05 46 03.29 -12 44 38.9          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11951 05 46 03.31 -12 44 40.1          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.12006 05 46 03.26 -12 44 37.8          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1198*  05 46 03.29 -12 44 38.9  13.8 U             Lep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461119.6198,13.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1198 13.82CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:46:03.29 -12:44:38.9 ;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_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  13.68  05:43:40.43 -12:40:09.2
216.95010 -20.67241 galactic  Lep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.5" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:43:40.43 -12:40:09.2 (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.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 9292.48633 117.81360 image    wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 9297.80273 115.61630 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-58-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11979 05 43 40.43 -12 40 09.2          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11951 05 43 40.60 -12 40 11.3          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.12006 05 43 40.26 -12 40 07.1          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 03 20.1198*  05 43 40.43 -12 40 09.2  13.7 U             Lep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461119.6198,13.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1198 13.68CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:43:40.43 -12:40:09.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  13.65  05:43:06.70 -12:45:20.8
216.97358 -20.83305 galactic  Lep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 5.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:43:06.70 -12:45:20.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 9374.14746 174.87370 image    wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 9379.15137 173.62440 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-58-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11979 05 43 06.70 -12 45 20.8          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11951 05 43 06.83 -12 45 20.2          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.12006 05 43 06.58 -12 45 21.4          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 03 20.1198*  05 43 06.70 -12 45 20.8  13.7 U             Lep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461119.6198,13.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260320.1198 13.65CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:43:06.70 -12:45:20.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  13.43  05:41:15.25 -17:05:36.5
221.06253 -22.98443 galactic  Lep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 4.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J085.3158-17.0937        | 05:41:15.25 -17:05:36.5 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 9469.02734 2847.41211 image    wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 9473.52148 2845.59473 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-58-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11979 05 41 15.25 -17 05 36.5          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11951 05 41 15.27 -17 05 37.6          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.12006 05 41 15.24 -17 05 35.4          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 03 20.1198*  05 41 15.25 -17 05 36.5  13.4 U             Lep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J085.3158-17.0937,2461119.6198,13.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J085.3158-17.0937 20260320.1198 13.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:41:15.25 -17:05:36.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  13.15  05:43:26.14 -14:41:14.4
218.89881 -21.55073 galactic  Lep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 2996153865543979264 | 05:43:25.65 -14:41:13.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 9244.96777 1358.92981 image    wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 9249.13672 1357.21252 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-58-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11979 05 43 26.14 -14 41 14.4          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11951 05 43 26.07 -14 41 15.0          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.12006 05 43 26.21 -14 41 13.8          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 03 20.1198*  05 43 26.14 -14 41 14.4  13.2 U             Lep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2996153865543979264,2461119.6198,13.15,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2996153865543979264 20260320.1198 13.15CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:43:26.14 -14:41:14.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  13.14  05:43:49.10 -12:41:32.2
216.98814 -20.64990 galactic  Lep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3009021995582389888 | 05:43:48.38 -12:41:26.9 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 9270.13867 130.98599 image    wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 9274.52637 128.76320 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-58-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11979 05 43 49.10 -12 41 32.2          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11951 05 43 49.08 -12 41 34.3          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.12006 05 43 49.12 -12 41 30.2          13.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1198*  05 43 49.10 -12 41 32.2  13.1 U             Lep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3009021995582389888,2461119.6198,13.14,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3009021995582389888 20260320.1198 13.14CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:43:49.10 -12:41:32.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  13.05  05:45:33.75 -12:43:57.3
217.21558 -20.27957 galactic  Lep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" 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        | Gaia DR3 2997002551081134080 | 05:45:34.16 -12:43:57.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 9004.52832 142.89040 image    wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 9009.33789 141.43600 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-58-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11979 05 45 33.75 -12 43 57.3          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11951 05 45 33.83 -12 43 57.2          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.12006 05 45 33.67 -12 43 57.4          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 03 20.1198*  05 45 33.75 -12 43 57.3  13.1 U             Lep       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2997002551081134080,2461119.6198,13.05,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 2997002551081134080 20260320.1198 13.05CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:45:33.75 -12:43:57.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  14.08  06:33:37.61 -13:22:08.3
222.94974  -9.94234 galactic  CMa  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J098.4084-13.3689        | 06:33:37.61 -13:22:08.3 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits  wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 1851.04346 342.79361 image    wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 1855.51184 340.73950 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-58-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0277.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.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_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 03 20.11979 06 33 37.61 -13 22 08.3          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.11951 06 33 37.61 -13 22 09.1          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.12006 06 33 37.60 -13 22 07.4          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 03 20.1198*  06 33 37.61 -13 22 08.3  14.1 U             CMa       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J098.4084-13.3689,2461119.6198,14.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J098.4084-13.3689 20260320.1198 14.08CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_215346_TTUQ2b1x1_7666_LpS29nm7/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:33:37.61 -13:22:08.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1198  2461119.6198  14.33  06:06:15.11 -18:02:13.1
224.48677 -17.87587 galactic  Lep  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 4.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 06:06:15.11 -18:02:13.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-51-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_21-52-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0065.fits