Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BP CMa,2461120.5854,10.43,0.05,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
BP CMa 20260321.0854 10.43CV 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/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:15:20.09 -22:00:50.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5601620424764923392,2461120.5854,12.68,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5601620424764923392 20260321.0854 12.68CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:48:36.62 -27:00:30.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0854 2461120.5854 12.86 07:39:13.75 -24:06:32.2
239.66106 -1.03613 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 1.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 5615502132720735104 | 07:39:16.46 -24:06:43.2 (Gaia DR3) | ROT (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5615502132720735104,2461120.5854,12.86,0.05,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 5615502132720735104 20260321.0854 12.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:39:13.75 -24:06:32.2 ;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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J071144.79-263327.3,2461120.5854,13.28,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J071144.79-263327.3 20260321.0854 13.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:11:44.89 -26:33:26.9 ;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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.5854,13.60,0.05,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 20260321.0854 13.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:00:35.53 -25:07:58.1 ;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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.5854,13.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.0854 13.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:11:26.28 -29:45:29.9 ;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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0854 2461120.5854 13.97 08:03:19.04 -24:08:31.8
242.49585 3.67297 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.4" and 1.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J120.8341-24.1500 | 08:03:19.04 -24:08:31.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J120.8341-24.1500,2461120.5854,13.97,0.05,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 J120.8341-24.1500 20260321.0854 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:03:19.04 -24:08:31.8 ;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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ET Pup,2461120.5854,10.62,0.05,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
ET Pup 20260321.0854 10.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0214.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:54:36.95 -28:04:58.6 ;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_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J080622.94-223343.8,2461120.5854,12.07,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J080622.94-223343.8 20260321.0854 12.07CV 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/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:06:22.48 -22:33:42.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J072910-2653.3,2461120.5854,12.49,0.05,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
ASAS J072910-2653.3 20260321.0854 12.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0214.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:29:10.49 -26:53:22.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
EG Pup,2461120.5854,11.12,0.05,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
EG Pup 20260321.0854 11.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0213.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0214.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_210423_TTUQ2b1x1_1806_kD0Z3Qx5/fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:07.86 -26:30:15.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-03-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-08_23-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0213_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-02-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0939* 04 29 15.06 +39 33 43.8 10.2 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
GY Per,2461120.5939,10.21,0.05,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
GY Per 20260321.0939 10.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:29:15.06 +39:33:43.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0939* 04 14 25.03 +35 56 25.7 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
target,2461120.5939,14.38,0.05,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 20260321.0939 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:14:25.03 +35:56:25.7 ;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-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0939* 04 13 38.48 +38 55 04.8 14.3 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
NSVS J0413388+385513,2461120.5939,14.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0413388+385513 20260321.0939 14.33CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:13:38.48 +38:55:04.8 ;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_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0939 2461120.5939 14.09 04:16:55.35 +33:57:09.9
164.40286 -11.89944 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.0" 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 175935024522783104 | 04:16:57.90 +33:56:45.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.0939* 04 16 55.35 +33 57 09.9 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
Gaia DR3 175935024522783104,2461120.5939,14.09,0.05,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 175935024522783104 20260321.0939 14.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:16:55.35 +33:57:09.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0939 2461120.5939 13.90 04:57:22.48 +41:48:57.9
163.84601 -0.72401 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 4.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J074.3442+41.8153 | 04:57:22.48 +41:48:57.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J074.3442+41.8153,2461120.5939,13.90,0.05,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 J074.3442+41.8153 20260321.0939 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/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:57:22.48 +41:48:57.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0939* 04 50 00.74 +39 55 57.9 13.1 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
NSVS J0450006+395559,2461120.5939,13.10,0.05,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
NSVS J0450006+395559 20260321.0939 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/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:50:00.74 +39:55:57.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0939* 04 16 01.39 +37 20 28.8 13.4 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
NSVS J0416015+372028,2461120.5939,13.38,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0416015+372028 20260321.0939 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:16:01.39 +37:20:28.8 ;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_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0939* 04 16 24.25 +39 25 45.0 13.1 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
NSVS J0416241+392545,2461120.5939,13.05,0.05,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
NSVS J0416241+392545 20260321.0939 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/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0024.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_211634_TTUQ2b1x1_19131_yuwpCrto/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0025.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:16:24.25 +39:25:45.0 ;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-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-15-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0025_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-14-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0024_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0926* 04 14 56.05 +48 49 13.1 11.7 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
FU Per,2461120.5926,11.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
FU Per 20260321.0926 11.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_211439_TTUQ2b1x1_3021_Z4fmU3AM/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_211439_TTUQ2b1x1_3021_Z4fmU3AM/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:14:56.05 +48:49:13.1 ;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-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0926* 03 14 46.13 +47 10 34.6 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
Gaia DR3 435057926277971200,2461120.5926,13.88,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 435057926277971200 20260321.0926 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-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_211439_TTUQ2b1x1_3021_Z4fmU3AM/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_211439_TTUQ2b1x1_3021_Z4fmU3AM/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:14:46.13 +47:10:34.6 ;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_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0926* 04 08 09.15 +47 57 23.9 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
ZTF J040809.24+475747.1,2461120.5926,14.12,0.05,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
ZTF J040809.24+475747.1 20260321.0926 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_211439_TTUQ2b1x1_3021_Z4fmU3AM/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_211439_TTUQ2b1x1_3021_Z4fmU3AM/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:08:09.15 +47:57:23.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-13-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-12-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0897* 02 18 56.72 +57 09 13.7 10.5 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
NSV 777,2461120.5897,10.48,0.05,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
NSV 777 20260321.0897 10.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:18:56.72 +57:09:13.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0897 2461120.5897 13.97 02:25:52.88 +50:16:33.5
137.98844 -9.81437 galactic And Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.7" and 3.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 451517095648994432 | 02:25:52.35 +50:15:57.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.0897* 02 25 52.88 +50 16 33.5 14.0 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 451517095648994432,2461120.5897,13.97,0.05,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 451517095648994432 20260321.0897 13.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:25:52.88 +50:16:33.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0897* 03 26 17.42 +50 35 49.7 13.5 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
BG Per,2461120.5897,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
BG Per 20260321.0897 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-13-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:26:17.42 +50:35:49.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0897* 02 50 00.03 +53 38 54.8 13.0 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
NSVS J0250001+533854,2461120.5897,12.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0250001+533854 20260321.0897 12.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-13-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:50:00.03 +53:38:54.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0897* 02 57 03.07 +52 43 56.0 13.3 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
NSVS J0257030+524404,2461120.5897,13.26,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0257030+524404 20260321.0897 13.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0292.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-13-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0294.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-01-Q2b1x1_211241_TTUQ2b1x1_13384_ACTJGhSs/fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:57:03.07 +52:43:56.0 ;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-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-09-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-11-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0292_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-08-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 02 38 01.01 +63 01 46.1 11.1 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0488 Cas,2461120.5867,11.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0488 Cas 20260321.0867 11.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:38:01.01 +63:01:46.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 28 37.09 +62 16 38.6 10.9 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0390 Cas,2461120.5867,10.88,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0390 Cas 20260321.0867 10.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:28:37.09 +62:16:38.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 02 30 27.22 +62 31 46.4 10.3 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0647 Cas,2461120.5867,10.32,0.05,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
V0647 Cas 20260321.0867 10.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:30:27.22 +62:31:46.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 23 00.86 +64 39 24.6 10.7 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0900 Cas,2461120.5867,10.72,0.05,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
V0900 Cas 20260321.0867 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:23:00.86 +64:39:24.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 53 42.58 +62 57 36.0 11.1 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BZ Cas,2461120.5867,11.12,0.05,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
BZ Cas 20260321.0867 11.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:53:42.58 +62:57:36.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 54 06.10 +61 05 17.6 14.0 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.5867,13.96,0.05,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 20260321.0867 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:54:06.10 +61:05:17.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0867 2461120.5867 14.31 01:20:21.07 +61:06:43.9
126.41808 -1.56369 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" and 3.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 510508647560642560 | 01:20:15.85 +61:06:58.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.0867* 01 20 21.07 +61 06 43.9 14.3 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 510508647560642560,2461120.5867,14.31,0.05,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 510508647560642560 20260321.0867 14.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:20:21.07 +61:06:43.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0867 2461120.5867 14.24 01:23:44.54 +60:53:25.8
126.85264 -1.73509 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.6" and 2.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 510306504915964800 | 01:23:41.96 +60:52:44.6 (Gaia DR3) | DSCT/GDOR (local) | B (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.0867* 01 23 44.54 +60 53 25.8 14.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 510306504915964800,2461120.5867,14.24,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 510306504915964800 20260321.0867 14.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:23:44.54 +60:53:25.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 25 02.42 +61 04 42.3 9.8 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BT Cas,2461120.5867,9.84,0.05,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
BT Cas 20260321.0867 9.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:25:02.42 +61:04:42.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 02 01 09.70 +61 03 40.8 13.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0201098+610342,2461120.5867,13.18,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0201098+610342 20260321.0867 13.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:01:09.70 +61:03:40.8 ;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_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 05 28.10 +65 58 56.9 11.5 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0888 Cas,2461120.5867,11.47,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0888 Cas 20260321.0867 11.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:05:28.10 +65:58:56.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 14 53.96 +63 36 44.6 12.3 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0724 Cas,2461120.5867,12.29,0.05,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
V0724 Cas 20260321.0867 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/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:14:53.96 +63:36:44.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 45 35.61 +63 07 05.4 12.9 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J014535.87+630702.7,2461120.5867,12.89,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J014535.87+630702.7 20260321.0867 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:45:35.61 +63:07:05.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0867 2461120.5867 12.88 00:59:07.88 +58:16:27.2
123.94643 -4.58237 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 2.7 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 J014.7883+58.2715 | 00:59:07.88 +58:16:27.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.0867* 00 59 07.88 +58 16 27.2 12.9 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J014.7883+58.2715,2461120.5867,12.88,0.05,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
ATO J014.7883+58.2715 20260321.0867 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 00:59:07.88 +58:16:27.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0867 2461120.5867 11.70 01:29:33.00 +63:18:26.0
127.19657 0.75149 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 2.4 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 512422794227736704 | 01:29:32.93 +63:18:37.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: B8Ib 1987ApJS...64..241S NGC 559 14
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 01 29 33.00 +63 18 26.0 11.7 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 512422794227736704,2461120.5867,11.70,0.05,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 512422794227736704 20260321.0867 11.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:29:33.00 +63:18:26.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0867* 02 18 52.15 +62 48 14.0 13.2 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 1867220,2461120.5867,13.16,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 1867220 20260321.0867 13.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0252.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-39-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0253.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_211047_TTUQ2b1x1_6677_gwdoPrTO/fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:18:52.15 +62:48:14.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-05-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-38-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0252_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-04-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.0989* 05 05 49.84 +25 43 13.3 12.3 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.5989,12.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.0989 12.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:05:49.84 +25:43:13.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.5989,13.12,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.0989 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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:19:56.02 +31:04:24.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.5989,13.94,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.0989 13.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:11:29.11 +33:19:56.0 ;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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.5989,14.24,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.0989 14.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:21:22.18 +30:15:09.2 ;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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BI Aur,2461120.5989,11.83,0.05,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
BI Aur 20260321.0989 11.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-13-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:16:37.47 +29:52:08.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
MY Aur,2461120.5989,11.29,0.05,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
MY Aur 20260321.0989 11.29CV 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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-13-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_212459_TTUQ2b1x1_1126_u5k8lBKz/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:49:21.31 +30:55:35.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_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_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-22-35_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-21-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0911 2461120.5911 13.54 08:35:16.02 -27:48:15.0
249.57948 7.57823 galactic Pyx Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" 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 | ASAS J083517-2747.7 | 08:35:17.18 -27:47:41.5 (Gaia DR3) | MISC (local) | 2452255.20000 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J083517-2747.7,2461120.5911,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J083517-2747.7 20260321.0911 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0265.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_211841_TTUQ2b1x1_4071_1rSIVd2G/fd_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-10-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0020.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_211841_TTUQ2b1x1_4071_1rSIVd2G/fd_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-11-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0021.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:35:16.02 -27:48:15.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-11-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-10-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-11-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0021_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-24-38_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0265_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-10-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0020_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
EM CMa,2461120.5970,11.94,0.05,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
EM CMa 20260321.0970 11.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:40:49.58 -13:46:45.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AF Mon,2461120.5970,10.34,0.05,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
AF Mon 20260321.0970 10.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-02-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:03:53.09 -06:53:25.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AM Mon,2461120.5970,13.31,0.05,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
AM Mon 20260321.0970 13.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:12:48.07 -07:55:48.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
EM CMa,2461120.5970,12.06,0.05,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
EM CMa 20260321.0970 12.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-02-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:40:49.64 -13:46:53.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
PQ CMa,2461120.5970,11.50,0.05,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
PQ CMa 20260321.0970 11.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-02-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:34:27.15 -13:41:44.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0633515-083609,2461120.5970,13.36,0.05,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
NSVS J0633515-083609 20260321.0970 13.36CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-02-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:33:51.58 -08:36:08.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J065106-1103.2,2461120.5970,11.81,0.05,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
ASAS J065106-1103.2 20260321.0970 11.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-02-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:06.30 -11:03:08.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J064020-0726.4,2461120.5970,12.09,0.05,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
ASAS J064020-0726.4 20260321.0970 12.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0350.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-02-44_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0351.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0029.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_212105_TTUQ2b1x1_12422_SzlXkIA4/fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0030.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:40:20.74 -07:26:28.0 ;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_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0030_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-01-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0350_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-19-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0029_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
MR Cam,2461120.6041,13.96,0.05,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
MR Cam 20260321.1041 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:12:17.19 +58:40:16.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1041* 03 01 07.35 +62 11 51.9 12.5 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS 1893652,2461120.6041,12.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS 1893652 20260321.1041 12.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:01:07.35 +62:11:51.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1041 2461120.6041 13.12 02:46:19.04 +64:19:03.0
134.98425 4.16794 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 3.8 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 467771897595429888 | 02:46:17.57 +64:18:59.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1041* 02 46 19.04 +64 19 03.0 13.1 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 467771897595429888,2461120.6041,13.12,0.05,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 467771897595429888 20260321.1041 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:46:19.04 +64:19:03.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6041,14.21,0.05,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 20260321.1041 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:52:09.69 +63:58:37.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1041 2461120.6041 14.41 03:55:03.94 +58:05:31.8
145.28376 3.42621 galactic Cam Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 4.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 470012053760746240 | 03:55:07.81 +58:06:00.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: G8III 1956ApJS....2..298M LF 6 +57 111
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 470012053760746240,2461120.6041,14.41,0.05,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 470012053760746240 20260321.1041 14.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:55:03.94 +58:05:31.8 ;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_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GG Cam,2461120.6041,13.02,0.05,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
GG Cam 20260321.1041 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_213104_TTUQ2b1x1_21158_uHG6fMS9/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0042.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:40:40.65 +61:05:05.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-30-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0042_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-29-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1023* 05 10 52.71 +20 33 38.0 11.4 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6023,11.40,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1023 11.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:10:52.71 +20:33:38.0 ;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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1023* 05 45 15.32 +23 20 41.8 11.5 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6023,11.49,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1023 11.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:45:15.32 +23:20:41.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1023* 05 06 32.78 +18 10 44.1 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6023,12.62,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1023 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:06:32.78 +18:10:44.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1023* 05 21 16.77 +18 17 41.3 12.8 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6023,12.82,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1023 12.82CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:21:16.77 +18:17:41.3 ;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_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1023* 05 16 00.49 +19 06 43.0 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6023,13.61,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1023 13.61CV 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/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:16:00.49 +19:06:43.0 ;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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1023* 05 13 18.67 +23 33 33.2 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6023,14.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1023 14.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:13:18.67 +23:33:33.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1023* 05 23 46.66 +20 45 56.8 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6023,14.34,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1023 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_212854_TTUQ2b1x1_27934_jxlmA8fy/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:23:46.66 +20:45:56.8 ;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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_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_2026-03-20_21-27-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_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_2026-03-20_21-26-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J065333.09-205946.7,2461120.5959,11.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J065333.09-205946.7 20260321.0959 11.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:53:33.05 -20:59:40.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
DL CMa,2461120.5959,9.78,0.05,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
DL CMa 20260321.0959 9.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:51:48.89 -19:02:17.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BP CMa,2461120.5959,10.55,0.05,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
BP CMa 20260321.0959 10.55CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:15:19.61 -22:00:41.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J071847-1553.3,2461120.5959,10.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J071847-1553.3 20260321.0959 10.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:47.28 -15:53:18.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RX CMa,2461120.5959,10.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
RX CMa 20260321.0959 10.65CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:13:51.95 -18:09:42.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2947063385784088704,2461120.5959,11.82,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2947063385784088704 20260321.0959 11.82CV 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-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:50.70 -16:40:26.7 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
QV CMa,2461120.5959,12.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
QV CMa 20260321.0959 12.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:15:25.34 -17:49:18.0 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
OP CMa,2461120.5959,13.34,0.05,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
OP CMa 20260321.0959 13.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:54:06.83 -15:07:11.9 ;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-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2934288331986127232,2461120.5959,13.88,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 2934288331986127232 20260321.0959 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/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:12:25.93 -18:05:39.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0959 2461120.5959 14.31 07:16:55.55 -22:10:40.0
235.51781 -4.62648 galactic CMa Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 4.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J109.2303-22.1744 | 07:16:55.55 -22:10:40.0 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.766+/-0.157 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J109.2303-22.1744,2461120.5959,14.31,0.05,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 J109.2303-22.1744 20260321.0959 14.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:16:55.55 -22:10:40.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.5959,14.40,0.05,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 20260321.0959 14.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:46.26 -22:10:19.6 ;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_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J065945-1421.1,2461120.5959,12.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J065945-1421.1 20260321.0959 12.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:59:44.83 -14:21:11.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BT CMa,2461120.5959,11.09,0.05,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
BT CMa 20260321.0959 11.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0318.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0319.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_212308_TTUQ2b1x1_6282_MWxvL74g/fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0028.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:19:14.85 -21:07:51.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-18-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0028_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-34-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0318_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-17-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 201940295586073984,2461120.6118,14.43,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 201940295586073984 20260321.1118 14.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:57:20.27 +42:21:26.9 ;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_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_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_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1118* 04 23 40.91 +49 57 21.6 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
NX Per,2461120.6118,14.05,0.05,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
NX Per 20260321.1118 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:23:40.91 +49:57:21.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_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_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1118* 04 20 21.71 +44 56 48.9 13.8 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 232720054156074368,2461120.6118,13.76,0.05,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 232720054156074368 20260321.1118 13.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:20:21.71 +44:56:48.9 ;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_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_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_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1118 2461120.6118 14.36 04:51:02.91 +44:57:04.3
160.68819 0.36107 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 1.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 206379432045185920 | 04:51:04.97 +44:56:46.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A5V (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 206379432045185920,2461120.6118,14.36,0.05,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 206379432045185920 20260321.1118 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_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:51:02.91 +44:57:04.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_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_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 201990357726630400,2461120.6118,14.38,0.05,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 201990357726630400 20260321.1118 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0051.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_214203_TTUQ2b1x1_16551_ELiO9Zqg/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0052.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:59:06.24 +42:24:42.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_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_2026-03-20_21-41-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0052_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_2026-03-20_21-40-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0051_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1101 2461120.6101 12.05 06:27:09.22 -03:05:51.1
212.92822 -6.81297 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 4.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J096.7829-03.0952 | 06:27:09.51 -03:05:56.9 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A2V (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J096.7829-03.0952,2461120.6101,12.05,0.05,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
ATO J096.7829-03.0952 20260321.1101 12.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214003_TTUQ2b1x1_13800_DoFBJYZM/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214003_TTUQ2b1x1_13800_DoFBJYZM/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:09.22 -03:05:51.1 ;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_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1101 2461120.6101 12.11 06:37:55.76 -01:31:27.7
212.74955 -3.70039 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" 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 3106885368042028800 | 06:37:55.95 -01:31:35.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3106885368042028800,2461120.6101,12.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3106885368042028800 20260321.1101 12.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214003_TTUQ2b1x1_13800_DoFBJYZM/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214003_TTUQ2b1x1_13800_DoFBJYZM/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:55.76 -01:31:27.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6101,13.46,0.05,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
target 20260321.1101 13.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214003_TTUQ2b1x1_13800_DoFBJYZM/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214003_TTUQ2b1x1_13800_DoFBJYZM/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:02:03.51 -04:19:43.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6101,13.62,0.05,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 20260321.1101 13.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0382.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214003_TTUQ2b1x1_13800_DoFBJYZM/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0048.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_214003_TTUQ2b1x1_13800_DoFBJYZM/fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0049.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:02:06.80 -04:19:30.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0049_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-31-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0382_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-38-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0048_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1071 2461120.6071 12.62 01:46:00.19 +71:41:26.6
127.23722 9.27655 galactic Cas Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 1.0 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 534325684320188544 | 01:45:53.80 +71:41:43.9 (Gaia DR3) | RS (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1071* 01 46 00.19 +71 41 26.6 12.6 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 534325684320188544,2461120.6071,12.62,0.05,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 534325684320188544 20260321.1071 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:46:00.19 +71:41:26.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1071* 02 37 19.65 +66 12 51.1 14.1 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6071,14.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.1071 14.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:37:19.65 +66:12:51.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1071* 01 22 39.01 +71 09 28.8 12.9 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6071,12.86,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1071 12.86CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-02-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0281.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:22:39.01 +71:09:28.8 ;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_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1071* 02 15 15.35 +68 44 18.7 13.0 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0215151+684419,2461120.6071,13.03,0.05,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
NSVS J0215151+684419 20260321.1071 13.03CV 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/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-02-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0281.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:15:15.35 +68:44:18.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1071* 01 23 16.64 +65 54 11.2 13.6 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6071,13.59,0.05,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 20260321.1071 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-02-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0281.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 01:23:16.64 +65:54:11.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1071* 03 20 55.72 +70 46 39.2 9.0 U Cas 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0667 Cas,2461120.6071,9.01,0.05,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
V0667 Cas 20260321.1071 9.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0280.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-02-35_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0281.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0043.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_213509_TTUQ2b1x1_14813_nZW8szXL/fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0044.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:20:55.72 +70:46:39.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-34-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0044_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-01-41_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0280_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cas-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-33-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0043_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1083* 03 42 34.69 +50 15 58.5 12.2 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 J055.6444+50.2662,2461120.6083,12.23,0.05,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 J055.6444+50.2662 20260321.1083 12.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:42:34.69 +50:15:58.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Mis V1319,2461120.6083,12.27,0.05,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
Mis V1319 20260321.1083 12.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:08:27.71 +57:06:20.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0442486+542428,2461120.6083,12.25,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0442486+542428 20260321.1083 12.25CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:42:48.46 +54:24:26.9 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1083 2461120.6083 14.29 03:40:23.45 +49:28:00.4
148.92921 -4.68376 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.9" and 1.1 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 | 03:40:23.45 +49:28:00.4 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1083* 03 40 23.45 +49 28 00.4 14.3 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,2461120.6083,14.29,0.05,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 20260321.1083 14.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:40:23.45 +49:28:00.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0347156+562849,2461120.6083,14.15,0.05,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
NSVS J0347156+562849 20260321.1083 14.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:47:16.29 +56:28:45.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1083* 04 09 24.65 +50 24 12.3 13.8 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
GSC 03336-01345,2461120.6083,13.83,0.05,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
GSC 03336-01345 20260321.1083 13.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:09:24.65 +50:24:12.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1083* 03 45 48.05 +52 38 46.4 12.7 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
NSVS J0345478+523842,2461120.6083,12.70,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0345478+523842 20260321.1083 12.70CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:45:48.05 +52:38:46.4 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1083* 03 42 59.79 +52 37 10.1 13.5 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
NSVS 1974468,2461120.6083,13.49,0.05,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
NSVS 1974468 20260321.1083 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:42:59.79 +52:37:10.1 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0406124+535630,2461120.6083,13.04,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0406124+535630 20260321.1083 13.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0045.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_213812_TTUQ2b1x1_21818_w7sg4gi0/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0046.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:06:12.35 +53:56:29.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-36-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0046_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-35-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0045_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.73 08:01:53.98 -30:55:12.8
248.08058 -0.18605 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.7" and 3.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 5596219795455490560 | 08:01:54.90 -30:55:37.2 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5596219795455490560,2461120.5882,13.73,0.05,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 5596219795455490560 20260321.0882 13.73CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:01:53.98 -30:55:12.8 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GDS_J0805422-335408,2461120.5882,13.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
GDS_J0805422-335408 20260321.0882 13.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:05:41.69 -33:54:07.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.32 07:59:18.72 -30:29:32.6
247.42380 -0.43318 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" and 3.5 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 5596915438409817088 | 07:59:17.60 -30:29:45.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5596915438409817088,2461120.5882,13.32,0.05,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 5596915438409817088 20260321.0882 13.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:59:18.72 -30:29:32.6 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.29 08:05:31.08 -30:12:51.4
247.89839 0.84922 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 4.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ASASSN-V J080532.36-301215.0 | 08:05:32.36 -30:12:15.0 (Gaia DR3) | SR (local) | 2458870.82800 (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: C 1955BOTT....2l..17B BM IV 55
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J080532.36-301215.0,2461120.5882,13.29,0.05,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
ASASSN-V J080532.36-301215.0 20260321.0882 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:05:31.08 -30:12:51.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5596112593072406528,2461120.5882,12.52,0.05,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 5596112593072406528 20260321.0882 12.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:01:22.66 -31:13:28.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 11.72 08:20:12.52 -38:16:41.3
256.29781 -1.06439 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.6" and 3.4 pix
The object was found in VSX 4" ASAS J082012-3816.7
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.760 V Y 2.420 V 2453095.60000 559.000000000000 M10
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J082012-3816.7,2461120.5882,11.72,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J082012-3816.7 20260321.0882 11.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:20:12.52 -38:16:41.3 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 12.03 08:12:55.15 -31:15:37.7
249.64132 1.61553 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.9 pix
The object was found in VSX 1" ASAS J081255-3115.6
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
11.030 Ic Y 4.226 Ic 2453007.50000 294.900000000000 M8
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J081255-3115.6,2461120.5882,12.03,0.05,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
ASAS J081255-3115.6 20260321.0882 12.03CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:12:55.15 -31:15:37.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 12.43 07:57:42.82 -33:06:26.0
249.47563 -2.08998 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.9 pix
The object was found in VSX 6" ASAS J075742-3306.5
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
9.027 Ic Y 2.914 Ic 2453267.50000 377.000000000000 M10
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J075742-3306.5,2461120.5882,12.43,0.05,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
ASAS J075742-3306.5 20260321.0882 12.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:57:42.82 -33:06:26.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 12.65 08:09:27.95 -35:01:31.2
252.39591 -1.05094 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 3.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 5544950976994834176 | 08:09:26.08 -35:01:05.0 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5544950976994834176,2461120.5882,12.65,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 5544950976994834176 20260321.0882 12.65CV 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/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:09:27.95 -35:01:31.2 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 12.77 08:00:41.74 -31:05:53.5
248.09535 -0.49912 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 4.0 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 J120.1755-31.1059 | 08:00:41.74 -31:05:53.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J120.1755-31.1059,2461120.5882,12.77,0.05,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 J120.1755-31.1059 20260321.0882 12.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:00:41.74 -31:05:53.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5547067365083932800,2461120.5882,12.89,0.05,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 5547067365083932800 20260321.0882 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:18:52.21 -32:59:55.6 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.21 08:03:20.46 -31:38:37.4
248.85719 -0.30923 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.8" and 3.5 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 | V0512 Pup | 08:03:19.19 -31:38:01.0 (Gaia DR3) | SR: (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=VARIABLE SpType: M7 1993yCat.3170....0M IRAS 08013-3129
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0512 Pup,2461120.5882,13.21,0.05,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
V0512 Pup 20260321.0882 13.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:03:20.46 -31:38:37.4 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.42 08:22:47.95 -31:37:20.9
251.12355 3.15781 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 3.5 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 | 08:22:47.95 -31:37:20.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.5882,13.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.0882 13.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:22:47.95 -31:37:20.9 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.38 08:01:29.11 -34:25:34.3
251.01074 -2.11423 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.8" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 08:01:29.11 -34:25:34.3 (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 atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.5882,13.38,0.05,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 20260321.0882 13.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:01:29.11 -34:25:34.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.47 08:21:53.57 -31:06:53.4
250.59522 3.28771 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 4.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 5643396678302572928 | 08:21:51.87 -31:06:44.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5643396678302572928,2461120.5882,13.47,0.05,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 5643396678302572928 20260321.0882 13.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:21:53.57 -31:06:53.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.60 08:16:41.32 -30:16:38.6
249.27147 2.83434 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.6" and 3.5 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 5644488768228620160 | 08:16:39.39 -30:16:27.4 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5644488768228620160,2461120.5882,13.60,0.05,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 5644488768228620160 20260321.0882 13.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:16:41.32 -30:16:38.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.80 07:59:43.35 -31:05:06.3
247.97453 -0.66936 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 3.5 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 5596109187146319360 | 07:59:41.34 -31:04:59.9 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5596109187146319360,2461120.5882,13.80,0.05,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 5596109187146319360 20260321.0882 13.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:59:43.35 -31:05:06.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.81 08:00:42.97 -30:52:06.1
247.90238 -0.37419 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.5" and 4.0 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 | 08:00:42.97 -30:52:06.1 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.5882,13.81,0.05,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 20260321.0882 13.81CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:00:42.97 -30:52:06.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 13.77 08:19:56.88 -30:42:32.0
250.02353 3.17366 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 3.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 08:19:56.88 -30:42:32.0 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.5882,13.77,0.05,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 20260321.0882 13.77CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:19:56.88 -30:42:32.0 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 11.35 08:36:40.69 -35:34:26.8
256.02584 3.18585 galactic Pyx Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 3.4 pix
The object was found in VSX 3" NSV 17936
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
10.900 V 15.000 : V 2453148.00000 499.800000000000 C
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSV 17936,2461120.5882,11.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSV 17936 20260321.0882 11.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-36-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:36:40.69 -35:34:26.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.0882 2461120.5882 10.54 08:17:05.46 -31:26:21.7
250.28472 2.25728 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 3.9 pix
The object was found in VSX 2" NN Pup
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
9.900 V < 14.000 V 2452901.00000 378.000000000000 M7-M8e
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NN Pup,2461120.5882,10.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NN Pup 20260321.0882 10.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-36-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:17:05.46 -31:26:21.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
TU Pup,2461120.5882,11.26,0.05,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
TU Pup 20260321.0882 11.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-36-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:17:04.90 -34:35:23.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GDS_J0826404-335048,2461120.5882,12.78,0.05,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
GDS_J0826404-335048 20260321.0882 12.78CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-36-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:26:40.36 -33:50:48.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
WY Pyx,2461120.5882,9.59,0.05,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
WY Pyx 20260321.0882 9.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0353.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-36-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_210816_TTUQ2b1x1_851_t6QO7VVu/fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:36:48.67 -36:27:36.9 ;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_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-07-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-01-21_01-35-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0353_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-06-26_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 183263132084752512,2461120.6170,11.76,0.05,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 183263132084752512 20260321.1170 11.76CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0060.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:06.56 +35:19:55.1 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6170,13.30,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1170 13.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0060.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:26:59.32 +38:02:58.6 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3456143106304139136,2461120.6170,14.26,0.05,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 3456143106304139136 20260321.1170 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0060.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:53:33.95 +37:19:47.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1170 2461120.6170 14.34 05:24:16.19 +34:59:37.5
172.45817 -0.52518 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 4.0 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 J081.0766+34.9869 | 05:24:18.39 +34:59:13.0 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J081.0766+34.9869,2461120.6170,14.34,0.05,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 J081.0766+34.9869 20260321.1170 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0060.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:24:16.19 +34:59:37.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1170 2461120.6170 14.43 05:07:28.30 +34:14:06.9
171.06845 -3.77946 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.2" and 3.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J076.8511+34.2408 | 05:07:24.90 +34:14:03.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F5 1949AnHar.112....1C HD 280531
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J076.8511+34.2408,2461120.6170,14.43,0.05,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 J076.8511+34.2408 20260321.1170 14.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0060.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:07:28.30 +34:14:06.9 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0501580+392011,2461120.6170,13.14,0.05,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
NSVS J0501580+392011 20260321.1170 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0060.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:01:58.60 +39:20:09.4 ;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_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
XX Aur,2461120.6170,12.41,0.05,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
XX Aur 20260321.1170 12.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0059.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_214923_TTUQ2b1x1_2672_jQ8CMVxl/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0060.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:47:09.60 +41:09:52.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-48-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0060_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-47-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0059_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1157 2461120.6157 14.13 07:43:57.92 -17:59:08.3
234.88453 2.95319 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.6" and 6.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 5717010905925588352 | 07:43:56.72 -17:59:01.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5717010905925588352,2461120.6157,14.13,0.05,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 5717010905925588352 20260321.1157 14.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0374.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:43:57.92 -17:59:08.3 ;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_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1157 2461120.6157 12.88 07:41:55.01 -15:05:09.7
232.11639 3.96024 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.7" and 7.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3029150931057187840 | 07:41:52.96 -15:05:06.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3029150931057187840,2461120.6157,12.88,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3029150931057187840 20260321.1157 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0374.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:41:55.01 -15:05:09.7 ;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_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1157 2461120.6157 13.71 07:46:41.09 -14:25:16.3
232.10831 5.29089 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 6.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J116.6738-14.4211 | 07:46:39.38 -14:25:44.4 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J116.6738-14.4211,2461120.6157,13.71,0.05,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 J116.6738-14.4211 20260321.1157 13.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0374.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:46:41.09 -14:25:16.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1157 2461120.6157 14.03 07:45:42.09 -21:35:59.3
238.22300 1.50372 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 6.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J116.4245-21.6008 | 07:45:42.09 -21:35:59.3 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J116.4245-21.6008,2461120.6157,14.03,0.05,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
ATO J116.4245-21.6008 20260321.1157 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/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0374.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:45:42.09 -21:35:59.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1157 2461120.6157 14.35 07:59:47.48 -18:16:36.8
237.04953 6.04592 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J119.9449-18.2785 | 07:59:49.76 -18:17:00.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J119.9449-18.2785,2461120.6157,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J119.9449-18.2785 20260321.1157 14.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0374.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:59:47.48 -18:16:36.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1157 2461120.6157 14.31 08:10:40.00 -15:38:24.0
236.15394 9.64145 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.1" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 5721639815513916800 | 08:10:37.69 -15:38:48.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5721639815513916800,2461120.6157,14.31,0.05,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 5721639815513916800 20260321.1157 14.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0374.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0057.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_214724_TTUQ2b1x1_7141_E5gZl2ry/fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0058.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:40.00 -15:38:24.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-46-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0058_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-22-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0374_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pup-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-45-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0057_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 05 50.47 +13 21 44.7 11.3 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6134,11.27,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1134 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:05:50.47 +13:21:44.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 12.07 05:56:32.80 +11:01:28.1
196.76849 -6.89408 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J089.1453+11.0312 | 05:56:33.29 +11:01:20.7 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1134* 05 56 32.80 +11 01 28.1 12.1 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J089.1453+11.0312,2461120.6134,12.07,0.05,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
ATO J089.1453+11.0312 20260321.1134 12.07CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:56:32.80 +11:01:28.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 12.19 06:13:40.78 +14:02:48.2
196.15188 -1.77225 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3344773298645900288 | 06:13:40.94 +14:02:42.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1134* 06 13 40.78 +14 02 48.2 12.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3344773298645900288,2461120.6134,12.19,0.05,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 3344773298645900288 20260321.1134 12.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:13:40.78 +14:02:48.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 01 40.01 +10 54 39.8 8.3 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
DP Ori,2461120.6134,8.34,0.05,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
DP Ori 20260321.1134 8.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-36-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:01:40.01 +10:54:39.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 05 52 25.12 +15 47 43.0 9.1 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
Z Tau,2461120.6134,9.10,0.05,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
Z Tau 20260321.1134 9.10CV 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-36-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:52:25.12 +15:47:43.0 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 03 02.81 +16 22 38.8 9.4 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
RR Ori,2461120.6134,9.45,0.05,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
RR Ori 20260321.1134 9.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-36-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:03:02.81 +16:22:38.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 05 48 30.58 +11 10 50.9 14.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6134,14.24,0.05,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 20260321.1134 14.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:48:30.58 +11:10:50.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 13.84 06:36:21.47 +10:53:58.9
201.52295 1.64802 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 6.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J099.0918+10.8974 | 06:36:21.47 +10:53:58.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J099.0918+10.8974,2461120.6134,13.84,0.05,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 J099.0918+10.8974 20260321.1134 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:36:21.47 +10:53:58.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J063034+1346.7,2461120.6134,12.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J063034+1346.7 20260321.1134 12.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:30:33.89 +13:46:46.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 05 51 29.86 +13 53 19.2 12.9 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6134,12.89,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1134 12.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:51:29.86 +13:53:19.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6134,13.24,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1134 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:22:18.84 +17:39:24.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 13.40 05:57:04.36 +17:19:17.4
191.33804 -3.66348 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.9" and 6.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3349826039910991744 | 05:57:03.93 +17:19:36.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: OB 1971PW&SO...1a...1S LS 8
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 05 57 04.36 +17 19 17.4 13.4 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3349826039910991744,2461120.6134,13.40,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3349826039910991744 20260321.1134 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:57:04.36 +17:19:17.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 10 03.87 +10 50 25.5 13.6 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6134,13.61,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1134 13.61CV 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:10:03.87 +10:50:25.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 13.68 05:56:25.59 +14:31:15.3
193.69703 -5.19189 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3346964389101595648 | 05:56:28.49 +14:31:33.4 (Gaia DR3) | DSCT/GDOR (local) | (local) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1134* 05 56 25.59 +14 31 15.3 13.7 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3346964389101595648,2461120.6134,13.68,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3346964389101595648 20260321.1134 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:56:25.59 +14:31:15.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 19 45.50 +12 17 52.5 13.8 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,2461120.6134,13.85,0.05,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 20260321.1134 13.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:19:45.50 +12:17:52.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6134,13.88,0.05,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 20260321.1134 13.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:35:20.46 +10:34:25.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 05 49 14.46 +11 21 47.5 14.0 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6134,13.96,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1134 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:49:14.46 +11:21:47.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 05 56 20.38 +14 32 54.9 14.1 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6134,14.12,0.05,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
target 20260321.1134 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:56:20.38 +14:32:54.9 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 05 55 51.18 +14 00 37.1 14.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6134,14.15,0.05,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
target 20260321.1134 14.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:55:51.18 +14:00:37.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 14.17 06:40:47.49 +15:47:16.2
197.65659 4.83536 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.5" and 6.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J100.1913+15.7821 | 06:40:47.49 +15:47:16.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J100.1913+15.7821,2461120.6134,14.17,0.05,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 J100.1913+15.7821 20260321.1134 14.17CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:40:47.49 +15:47:16.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 06 22.74 +10 44 39.9 14.1 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3330220094023448576,2461120.6134,14.11,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3330220094023448576 20260321.1134 14.11CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:06:22.74 +10:44:39.9 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 14.21 05:58:59.42 +15:18:24.7
193.31997 -4.26447 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 7.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J089.7556+15.3018 | 05:58:59.42 +15:18:24.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1134* 05 58 59.42 +15 18 24.7 14.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J089.7556+15.3018,2461120.6134,14.21,0.05,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
ATO J089.7556+15.3018 20260321.1134 14.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:58:59.42 +15:18:24.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 14.24 05:54:56.57 +18:14:32.7
190.28486 -3.64172 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 6.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 05:54:56.57 +18:14:32.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G9 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1134* 05 54 56.57 +18 14 32.7 14.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6134,14.24,0.05,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 20260321.1134 14.24CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:54:56.57 +18:14:32.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 14.15 06:13:44.29 +12:49:54.5
197.22671 -2.34011 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 6.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J093.4346+12.8301 | 06:13:44.29 +12:49:54.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1134* 06 13 44.29 +12 49 54.5 14.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J093.4346+12.8301,2461120.6134,14.15,0.05,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
ATO J093.4346+12.8301 20260321.1134 14.15CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:13:44.29 +12:49:54.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 14.28 06:35:58.50 +16:45:58.2
196.25616 4.24865 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.1" and 6.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J098.9809+16.7586 | 06:35:56.52 +16:46:13.8 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J098.9809+16.7586,2461120.6134,14.28,0.05,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 J098.9809+16.7586 20260321.1134 14.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:35:58.50 +16:45:58.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 17 10.09 +15 32 11.1 14.3 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J061710.76+153148.8,2461120.6134,14.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ZTF J061710.76+153148.8 20260321.1134 14.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:17:10.09 +15:32:11.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 10 31.26 +10 44 11.0 14.3 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6134,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1134 14.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:10:31.26 +10:44:11.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 20 11.40 +10 55 03.9 14.3 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J062011.42+105457.2,2461120.6134,14.31,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J062011.42+105457.2 20260321.1134 14.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:20:11.40 +10:55:03.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1134 2461120.6134 14.29 06:39:30.03 +11:23:33.5
201.43755 2.55901 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.2" and 7.5 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 06:39:30.03 +11:23:33.5 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6134,14.29,0.05,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 20260321.1134 14.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:30.03 +11:23:33.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6134,14.38,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1134 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:08.29 +10:48:51.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 12 08.94 +13 59 52.4 13.5 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J061208.71+135951.3,2461120.6134,13.51,0.05,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
ZTF J061208.71+135951.3 20260321.1134 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-36-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:12:08.94 +13:59:52.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 16 43.30 +15 24 13.9 12.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CZ Ori,2461120.6134,12.24,0.05,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
CZ Ori 20260321.1134 12.24CV 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/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-36-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:16:43.30 +15:24:13.9 ;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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 05 51 44.31 +10 18 49.1 11.6 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J055144+1018.7,2461120.6134,11.61,0.05,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
ASAS J055144+1018.7 20260321.1134 11.61CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-36-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:51:44.31 +10:18:49.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1134* 06 25 09.42 +11 29 26.8 13.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J062509.43+112923.7,2461120.6134,13.19,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J062509.43+112923.7 20260321.1134 13.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0386.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-36-32_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0387.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0054.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_214424_TTUQ2b1x1_28838_LSX5OjCn/fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0055.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:25:09.42 +11:29:26.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-43-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0055_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-35-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0386_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-42-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0054_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AN Lep,2461120.6267,11.91,0.05,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
AN Lep 20260321.1267 11.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0236.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-24-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0237.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_220324_TTUQ2b1x1_30608_jHmJuc8k/fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-01-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_220324_TTUQ2b1x1_30608_jHmJuc8k/fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-02-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:13:44.24 -20:03:13.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-02-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-01-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-02-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-01-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
X Lep,2461120.6267,9.32,0.05,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
X Lep 20260321.1267 9.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0236.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-24-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0237.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_220324_TTUQ2b1x1_30608_jHmJuc8k/fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-01-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0076.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_220324_TTUQ2b1x1_30608_jHmJuc8k/fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-02-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0077.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:18:20.08 -16:21:07.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-02-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-01-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-02-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0077_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-23-57_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0236_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lep-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-01-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0076_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1006 2461120.6006 13.00 06:13:47.32 +03:35:16.5
205.40363 -6.70319 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.1" and 2.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3317124158918277120 | 06:13:48.32 +03:35:12.3 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1006* 06 13 47.32 +03 35 16.5 13.0 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3317124158918277120,2461120.6006,13.00,0.05,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 3317124158918277120 20260321.1006 13.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:13:47.32 +03:35:16.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1006* 06 05 19.52 +09 17 28.3 13.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3329412266511321088,2461120.6006,13.19,0.05,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 3329412266511321088 20260321.1006 13.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:05:19.52 +09:17:28.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1006* 05 55 19.60 +07 27 54.0 13.3 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6006,13.31,0.05,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 20260321.1006 13.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:55:19.60 +07:27:54.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1006* 05 44 17.20 +10 01 41.2 12.5 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1817 Ori,2461120.6006,12.47,0.05,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
V1817 Ori 20260321.1006 12.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:44:17.20 +10:01:41.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
GN Mon,2461120.6006,12.88,0.05,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
GN Mon 20260321.1006 12.88CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:26:00.70 +08:03:52.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1006* 05 55 48.41 +07 49 37.2 13.6 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0528 Ori,2461120.6006,13.57,0.05,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
V0528 Ori 20260321.1006 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/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:55:48.41 +07:49:37.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1006* 05 57 39.02 +08 49 26.2 11.6 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0557393+084958,2461120.6006,11.62,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0557393+084958 20260321.1006 11.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:57:39.02 +08:49:26.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1006* 05 48 26.80 +08 01 43.1 13.4 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0548267+080147,2461120.6006,13.39,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0548267+080147 20260321.1006 13.39CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:48:26.80 +08:01:43.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASASSN-V J062543.24+090747.8,2461120.6006,13.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASASSN-V J062543.24+090747.8 20260321.1006 13.32CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0035.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_212653_TTUQ2b1x1_27487_HyuSo393/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0036.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:25:43.15 +09:07:48.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-25-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0036_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-24-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0035_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1214 2461120.6214 12.27 06:27:41.21 +28:59:20.8
184.42144 8.07428 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 2.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3435142335429773440 | 06:27:41.62 +28:59:59.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: M2 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3435142335429773440,2461120.6214,12.27,0.05,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 3435142335429773440 20260321.1214 12.27CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:27:41.21 +28:59:20.8 ;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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3432923349166507904,2461120.6214,14.27,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3432923349166507904 20260321.1214 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/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:17:37.09 +26:34:02.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1214* 05 37 54.86 +28 34 21.1 13.3 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6214,13.29,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1214 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:37:54.86 +28:34:21.1 ;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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1214* 06 00 39.63 +27 29 14.3 12.7 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6214,12.72,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1214 12.72CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:00:39.63 +27:29:14.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6214,13.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1214 13.46CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:20:25.81 +31:01:10.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6214,14.47,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1214 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:38:30.35 +28:38:17.7 ;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_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1214* 05 52 51.77 +26 47 29.3 13.0 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
BT Tau,2461120.6214,13.01,0.05,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
BT Tau 20260321.1214 13.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0067.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_215540_TTUQ2b1x1_17228_q6cyyrci/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0068.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:52:51.77 +26:47:29.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-55-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0068_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-54-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0067_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1249 2461120.6249 14.31 07:22:52.75 +12:12:47.7
205.43973 12.44031 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" 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 | 07:22:52.75 +12:12:47.7 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: A2IV (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6249,14.31,0.05,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 20260321.1249 14.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:22:52.75 +12:12:47.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6249,13.83,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1249 13.83CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:11:05.73 +11:31:59.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6249,13.85,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1249 13.85CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:56.21 +17:32:37.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6249,14.13,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1249 14.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:12.24 +15:08:22.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1249 2461120.6249 14.08 06:49:31.69 +13:10:40.9
200.95192 5.55109 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" 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 | Gaia DR3 3352556157345123712 | 06:49:30.49 +13:11:21.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F5 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3352556157345123712,2461120.6249,14.08,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3352556157345123712 20260321.1249 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/Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:31.69 +13:10:40.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1249 2461120.6249 14.45 06:46:16.66 +14:22:59.7
199.51426 5.38573 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 9.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3354415465865686784 | 06:46:14.37 +14:23:04.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A2V (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3354415465865686784,2461120.6249,14.45,0.05,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 3354415465865686784 20260321.1249 14.45CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:46:16.66 +14:22:59.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1249 2461120.6249 14.40 07:06:59.58 +10:14:14.9
205.51881 8.07325 galactic CMi Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.0" 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 | ATO J106.7388+10.2373 | 07:06:59.58 +10:14:14.9 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J106.7388+10.2373,2461120.6249,14.40,0.05,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
ATO J106.7388+10.2373 20260321.1249 14.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0437.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0073.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_220039_TTUQ2b1x1_27424_xG1uQfJf/fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0074.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:59.58 +10:14:14.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-00-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0074_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-33-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0437_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-59-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0073_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1341* 03 42 58.04 +19 32 01.3 7.5 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6341,7.46,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1341 7.46CV 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/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:42:58.04 +19:32:01.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1341* 03 42 58.04 +19 32 01.2 7.7 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6341,7.67,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1341 7.67CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:42:58.04 +19:32:01.2 ;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-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1341* 03 34 16.28 +23 29 27.0 12.9 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6341,12.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1341 12.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:34:16.28 +23:29:27.0 ;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-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1341* 03 42 26.64 +20 25 56.6 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6341,13.59,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1341 13.59CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:42:26.64 +20:25:56.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1341* 03 24 54.62 +24 18 43.0 14.2 U Ari 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6341,14.16,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1341 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:24:54.62 +24:18:43.0 ;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-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1341* 03 47 44.41 +21 28 21.7 14.1 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6341,14.05,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1341 14.05CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:47:44.41 +21:28:21.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1341* 04 04 47.19 +22 36 27.1 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 53197503586568064,2461120.6341,13.08,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 53197503586568064 20260321.1341 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0288.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-09-03_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0289.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0085.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_221420_TTUQ2b1x1_25682_OsTPN3tH/fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0086.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:47.19 +22:36:27.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-13-23_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0086_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-08-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0288_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-12-36_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0085_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1365 2461120.6365 14.23 04:58:33.41 -00:33:12.1
199.71015 -25.16498 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.2" and 5.0 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J074.6387-00.5532 | 04:58:33.41 -00:33:12.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input) J-Ks=1.090+/-0.069 (M)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1365* 04 58 33.41 +00 33 12.1 14.2 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J074.6387-00.5532,2461120.6365,14.23,0.05,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 J074.6387-00.5532 20260321.1365 14.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221816_TTUQ2b1x1_7724_lAYqjMPs/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221816_TTUQ2b1x1_7724_lAYqjMPs/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:58:33.41 -00:33:12.1 ;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_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1365* 05 34 26.94 -05 23 49.4 11.7 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
[H97b] 10137,2461120.6365,11.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
[H97b] 10137 20260321.1365 11.66CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221816_TTUQ2b1x1_7724_lAYqjMPs/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221816_TTUQ2b1x1_7724_lAYqjMPs/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:34:26.94 -05:23:49.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1365* 05 28 59.39 +00 26 52.4 13.5 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6365,13.49,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1365 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/Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0301.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-19-57_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0303.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221816_TTUQ2b1x1_7724_lAYqjMPs/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0089.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_221816_TTUQ2b1x1_7724_lAYqjMPs/fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0090.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:59.39 +00:26:52.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-16-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0090_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-18-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0301_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-15-58_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0089_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1352 2461120.6352 13.68 02:56:29.87 +41:25:53.9
146.75810 -15.58251 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 0.9 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 | 02:56:29.87 +41:25:53.9 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G2 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1352* 02 56 29.87 +41 25 53.9 13.7 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,2461120.6352,13.68,0.05,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 20260321.1352 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/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221552_TTUQ2b1x1_19145_nFIcvCz0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221552_TTUQ2b1x1_19145_nFIcvCz0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:56:29.87 +41:25:53.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1352* 03 24 09.42 +41 02 17.4 13.8 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6352,13.84,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1352 13.84CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221552_TTUQ2b1x1_19145_nFIcvCz0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221552_TTUQ2b1x1_19145_nFIcvCz0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:24:09.42 +41:02:17.4 ;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-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1352 2461120.6352 14.20 03:25:18.17 +41:58:11.2
151.18551 -12.30782 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J051.3278+41.9742 | 03:25:18.17 +41:58:11.2 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1352* 03 25 18.17 +41 58 11.2 14.2 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 J051.3278+41.9742,2461120.6352,14.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J051.3278+41.9742 20260321.1352 14.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221552_TTUQ2b1x1_19145_nFIcvCz0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221552_TTUQ2b1x1_19145_nFIcvCz0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:25:18.17 +41:58:11.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1352 2461120.6352 13.29 03:46:20.63 +33:27:12.3
159.92379 -16.57291 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 03:46:20.63 +33:27:12.3 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: G3 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1352* 03 46 20.63 +33 27 12.3 13.3 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,2461120.6352,13.29,0.05,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 20260321.1352 13.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0297.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-16-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0298.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221552_TTUQ2b1x1_19145_nFIcvCz0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0087.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Per-04-Q2b1x1_221552_TTUQ2b1x1_19145_nFIcvCz0/fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0088.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:46:20.63 +33:27:12.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0088_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-15-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0297_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-14-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0087_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
KO Mon,2461120.6187,9.56,0.05,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
KO Mon 20260321.1187 9.56CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:30:07.79 -09:23:17.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3033253758697029632,2461120.6187,13.50,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3033253758697029632 20260321.1187 13.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:29:23.75 -13:58:10.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1187 2461120.6187 12.26 07:59:58.69 -10:45:31.2
230.54908 9.93228 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 0.9 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 | 07:59:58.69 -10:45:31.2 (user input) | 3038044876311150720 (VSX @ VizieR) | E (VSX @ VizieR) | (position from user input) J-Ks=0.404+/-0.039 (G)
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Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3,2461120.6187,12.26,0.05,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 20260321.1187 12.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:59:58.69 -10:45:31.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6187,13.56,0.05,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 20260321.1187 13.56CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:08.76 -11:24:28.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3038046323717361664,2461120.6187,13.71,0.05,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 3038046323717361664 20260321.1187 13.71CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:00:05.02 -10:44:53.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3039762764446032768,2461120.6187,14.00,0.05,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 3039762764446032768 20260321.1187 14.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:01:44.83 -08:12:53.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3035160689811357312,2461120.6187,14.16,0.05,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 3035160689811357312 20260321.1187 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:28:02.40 -11:03:32.1 ;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_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1187 2461120.6187 14.29 07:59:23.05 -14:13:50.0
233.50273 8.04422 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.4" and 0.9 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 J119.8470-14.2290 | 07:59:21.26 -14:13:29.2 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J119.8470-14.2290,2461120.6187,14.29,0.05,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
ATO J119.8470-14.2290 20260321.1187 14.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:59:23.05 -14:13:50.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1187 2461120.6187 14.04 07:52:50.87 -13:41:31.3
232.22402 6.94989 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.4" and 1.0 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 | 07:52:50.87 -13:41:31.3 (user input) | 3035535623275812736 (VSX @ VizieR) | DSCT|GDOR|SXPHE (VSX @ VizieR) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3,2461120.6187,14.04,0.05,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 20260321.1187 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:52:50.87 -13:41:31.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J072211-1052.3,2461120.6187,10.13,0.05,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
ASAS J072211-1052.3 20260321.1187 10.13CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:22:11.54 -10:52:20.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3054579611346411136,2461120.6187,13.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3054579611346411136 20260321.1187 13.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0390.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-40-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0062.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_215154_TTUQ2b1x1_3875_qh9le5cb/fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0063.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:25:26.87 -08:01:05.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-51-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0063_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-39-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0390_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-50-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0062_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1411* 04 15 13.21 +26 14 52.5 12.4 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6411,12.40,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1411 12.40CV 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-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222424_TTUQ2b1x1_26891_irAsy6AB/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0097.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222424_TTUQ2b1x1_26891_irAsy6AB/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0098.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:15:13.21 +26:14:52.5 ;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_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1411* 04 13 14.87 +31 41 59.7 13.5 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6411,13.50,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1411 13.50CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222424_TTUQ2b1x1_26891_irAsy6AB/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0097.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222424_TTUQ2b1x1_26891_irAsy6AB/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0098.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:13:14.87 +31:41:59.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1411* 03 42 05.62 +27 17 27.2 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6411,14.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1411 14.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222424_TTUQ2b1x1_26891_irAsy6AB/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0097.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222424_TTUQ2b1x1_26891_irAsy6AB/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0098.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:42:05.62 +27:17:27.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1411* 04 05 58.65 +27 19 38.4 14.5 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6411,14.48,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1411 14.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0314.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222424_TTUQ2b1x1_26891_irAsy6AB/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0097.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_222424_TTUQ2b1x1_26891_irAsy6AB/fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0098.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:05:58.65 +27:19:38.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-23-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0098_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-30-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0314_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-22-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0097_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1445* 04 49 01.48 +03 50 07.4 12.8 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6445,12.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1445 12.79CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-41-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0326.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_222854_TTUQ2b1x1_4479_ZIdyLZla/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-27-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0103.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_222854_TTUQ2b1x1_4479_ZIdyLZla/fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-28-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0104.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:49:01.48 +03:50:07.4 ;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_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-28-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-27-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-28-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0104_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-41-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0326_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-27-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0103_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1461* 04 13 04.94 +22 09 22.4 11.5 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6461,11.52,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1461 11.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:13:04.94 +22:09:22.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1461* 05 05 52.60 +25 43 19.2 12.3 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6461,12.34,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1461 12.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:05:52.60 +25:43:19.2 ;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-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1461* 05 04 08.50 +21 57 30.8 12.8 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6461,12.80,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1461 12.80CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:04:08.50 +21:57:30.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1461* 04 30 43.51 +17 55 57.2 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6461,14.01,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1461 14.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:30:43.51 +17:55:57.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1461* 04 43 28.21 +20 42 05.5 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6461,14.23,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1461 14.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0334.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0106.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_223109_TTUQ2b1x1_9759_cAKIFO8Y/fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0107.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:43:28.21 +20:42:05.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-30-33_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0107_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-48-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0334_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-29-47_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0106_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6400,14.46,0.05,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
target 20260321.1400 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/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_222224_TTUQ2b1x1_21269_L0vb3my5/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0095.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_222224_TTUQ2b1x1_21269_L0vb3my5/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0096.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:23.75 -16:20:19.9 ;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_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_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_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0095_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_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_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_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 2950325739864602880,2461120.6400,13.91,0.05,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 2950325739864602880 20260321.1400 13.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_222224_TTUQ2b1x1_21269_L0vb3my5/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0095.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_222224_TTUQ2b1x1_21269_L0vb3my5/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0096.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:35:56.61 -15:08:27.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_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_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0095_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_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_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_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6400,14.47,0.05,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 20260321.1400 14.47CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0276.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_222224_TTUQ2b1x1_21269_L0vb3my5/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0095.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_222224_TTUQ2b1x1_21269_L0vb3my5/fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0096.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:52:44.57 -20:46:59.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-57-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0276_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMa-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_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_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0095_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_2026-03-20_22-21-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0096_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_2026-03-20_22-21-03_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0095_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1382* 04 30 42.61 +17 55 54.3 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6382,13.91,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1382 13.91CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-22-18_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0306.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_222015_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_qBEREFTe/fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-18-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0092.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_222015_TTUQ2b1x1_20489_qBEREFTe/fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-19-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0093.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:30:42.61 +17:55:54.3 ;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_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-22-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-22-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-18-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0092_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-22-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-19-14_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0093_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-22-18_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0306_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-18-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0092_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6310,14.48,0.05,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 20260321.1310 14.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_220944_TTUQ2b1x1_5212_flCm43u0/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-08-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0080.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_220944_TTUQ2b1x1_5212_flCm43u0/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-08-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0081.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:36:33.16 -12:26:56.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-08-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0081_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_2026-03-20_22-08-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0080_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_2026-03-20_22-08-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0081_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_2026-03-20_22-08-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6310,14.43,0.05,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
target 20260321.1310 14.43CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0272.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_220944_TTUQ2b1x1_5212_flCm43u0/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-08-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0080.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_220944_TTUQ2b1x1_5212_flCm43u0/fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-08-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0081.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:34:54.15 -14:11:40.7 ;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_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-54-22_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0272_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Eri-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-08-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0081_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_2026-03-20_22-08-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0080_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_2026-03-20_22-08-53_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0081_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_2026-03-20_22-08-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0080_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1499* 05 35 51.52 -05 07 07.1 14.3 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0575 Ori,2461120.6498,14.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V0575 Ori 20260321.1498 14.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0338.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_223639_TTUQ2b1x1_18184_0wPquTdO/fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_223639_TTUQ2b1x1_18184_0wPquTdO/fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:35:51.52 -05:07:07.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1498 2461120.6498 13.90 05:41:44.38 -01:45:21.8
206.39924 -16.28139 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.9" 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 | ATO J085.4369-01.7579 | 05:41:44.38 -01:45:21.8 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1499* 05 41 44.38 -01 45 21.8 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
ATO J085.4369-01.7579,2461120.6498,13.90,0.05,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 J085.4369-01.7579 20260321.1498 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/Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0338.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_223639_TTUQ2b1x1_18184_0wPquTdO/fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_223639_TTUQ2b1x1_18184_0wPquTdO/fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:41:44.38 -01:45:21.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1499* 06 05 07.57 +00 06 05.3 13.6 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0605095-000552,2461120.6498,13.60,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0605095-000552 20260321.1498 13.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0338.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-52-34_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0339.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_223639_TTUQ2b1x1_18184_0wPquTdO/fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0109.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_223639_TTUQ2b1x1_18184_0wPquTdO/fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0110.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:05:07.57 -00:06:05.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-36-00_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0110_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-51-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0338_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-35-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0109_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1552* 09 41 01.48 -29 44 24.4 14.0 U Ant 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6552,13.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260321.1552 13.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_224424_TTUQ2b1x1_22758_c5av0EMx/fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0118.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_224424_TTUQ2b1x1_22758_c5av0EMx/fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-43-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0119.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:41:01.48 -29:44:24.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-43-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-43-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6552,14.28,0.05,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 20260321.1552 14.28CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_224424_TTUQ2b1x1_22758_c5av0EMx/fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-42-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0118.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_224424_TTUQ2b1x1_22758_c5av0EMx/fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-43-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0119.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:45:30.07 -22:06:36.9 ;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_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-43-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-43-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0119_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-35-22_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-42-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0118_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1536 2461120.6536 11.74 09:01:33.53 -35:49:54.0
259.41195 6.95407 galactic Pyx Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 4.2 pix
The object was found in VSX 1" ASAS J090134-3550.0
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
10.910 V Y 2.120 CV 2452567.80000 354.861604000000 Ce
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J090134-3550.0,2461120.6536,11.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ASAS J090134-3550.0 20260321.1536 11.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_224209_TTUQ2b1x1_11339_EkAMlU8X/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_224209_TTUQ2b1x1_11339_EkAMlU8X/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:01:33.53 -35:49:54.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1536 2461120.6536 10.98 09:40:46.88 -36:43:32.7
265.65301 11.98991 galactic Ant Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 4.2 pix
The object was found in VSX 3" ASAS J094047-3643.5
Type: MISC
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
12.170 V Y 1.390 V 2452758.00000 311.000000000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1536* 09 40 46.88 -36 43 32.7 11.0 U Ant 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J094047-3643.5,2461120.6536,10.98,0.05,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
ASAS J094047-3643.5 20260321.1536 10.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_224209_TTUQ2b1x1_11339_EkAMlU8X/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_224209_TTUQ2b1x1_11339_EkAMlU8X/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:40:46.88 -36:43:32.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1536 2461120.6536 12.14 09:48:33.16 -35:43:08.1
266.16859 13.78364 galactic Ant Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 4.2 pix
The object was found in VSX 2" ASAS J094833-3543.1
Type: M
# Max. Min./Amp. JD0 Period
10.980 V Y 1.330 CV 2452193.90000 142.600000000000
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin Lite
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1536* 09 48 33.16 -35 43 08.1 12.1 U Ant 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J094833-3543.1,2461120.6536,12.14,0.05,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
ASAS J094833-3543.1 20260321.1536 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/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_224209_TTUQ2b1x1_11339_EkAMlU8X/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_224209_TTUQ2b1x1_11339_EkAMlU8X/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:48:33.16 -35:43:08.1 ;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_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1536* 09 05 45.03 -37 39 38.4 11.5 U Vel 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V0480 Vel,2461120.6536,11.52,0.05,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
V0480 Vel 20260321.1536 11.52CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0010.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-34-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0011.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_224209_TTUQ2b1x1_11339_EkAMlU8X/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0115.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_224209_TTUQ2b1x1_11339_EkAMlU8X/fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0116.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:05:45.03 -37:39:38.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-41-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0116_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-33-25_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0010_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Pyx-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-40-38_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0115_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6231,11.44,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1231 11.44CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:08.32 +25:39:07.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1231 2461120.6231 14.18 06:49:39.08 +18:09:32.1
196.47110 7.78850 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 8.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3359311526723880448 | 06:49:36.63 +18:09:13.7 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3359311526723880448,2461120.6231,14.18,0.05,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 3359311526723880448 20260321.1231 14.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:49:39.08 +18:09:32.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6231,13.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1231 13.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:09.04 +21:21:21.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1231 2461120.6231 13.82 06:36:31.44 +22:49:11.1
190.88463 7.09421 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.3" and 9.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J099.1329+22.8174 | 06:36:31.44 +22:49:11.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J099.1329+22.8174,2461120.6231,13.82,0.05,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
ATO J099.1329+22.8174 20260321.1231 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/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:36:31.44 +22:49:11.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6231,13.89,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1231 13.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:54:28.72 +25:32:21.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1231 2461120.6231 13.98 06:45:18.87 +24:41:52.8
190.06952 9.72531 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 9.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | target | 06:45:18.87 +24:41:52.8 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: F7 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6231,13.98,0.05,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 20260321.1231 13.98CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:45:18.87 +24:41:52.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3383741197623533696,2461120.6231,14.14,0.05,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 3383741197623533696 20260321.1231 14.14CV 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/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:24:49.97 +25:01:56.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1231 2461120.6231 14.18 06:39:58.69 +25:08:08.1
189.13842 8.82480 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.5" and 8.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J099.9811+25.1360 | 06:39:58.69 +25:08:08.1 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J099.9811+25.1360,2461120.6231,14.18,0.05,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 J099.9811+25.1360 20260321.1231 14.18CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:39:58.69 +25:08:08.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1231 2461120.6231 14.41 06:10:31.93 +21:56:34.5
188.86652 1.36562 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 9.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3423484660317991680 | 06:10:28.92 +21:56:31.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3423484660317991680,2461120.6231,14.41,0.05,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 3423484660317991680 20260321.1231 14.41CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:10:31.93 +21:56:34.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1231 2461120.6231 14.29 06:43:36.32 +25:20:02.4
189.31804 9.64988 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 8.7 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3384552087449009536 | 06:43:37.34 +25:19:20.1 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: F7 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3384552087449009536,2461120.6231,14.29,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3384552087449009536 20260321.1231 14.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:43:36.32 +25:20:02.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6231,14.30,0.05,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 20260321.1231 14.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:21.67 +24:57:18.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6231,12.62,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1231 12.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0070.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_215809_TTUQ2b1x1_23414_sd7mDZoc/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0071.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:17:42.78 +22:17:51.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-57-31_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0071_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_21-56-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0070_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6635,13.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1635 13.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_225624_TTUQ2b1x1_796_gMyGevlX/fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0129.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_225624_TTUQ2b1x1_796_gMyGevlX/fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0130.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:48:54.04 -10:26:22.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0129_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0129_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1635 2461120.6635 14.38 08:18:17.76 -14:04:56.8
235.80701 12.03064 galactic Pup Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.0" and 3.6 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 5723353159565340160 | 08:18:19.71 -14:04:51.5 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 5723353159565340160,2461120.6635,14.38,0.05,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 5723353159565340160 20260321.1635 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_225624_TTUQ2b1x1_796_gMyGevlX/fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0129.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_225624_TTUQ2b1x1_796_gMyGevlX/fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0130.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:18:17.76 -14:04:56.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0129_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0129_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6635,14.27,0.05,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 20260321.1635 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/Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0441.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_225624_TTUQ2b1x1_796_gMyGevlX/fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0129.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_225624_TTUQ2b1x1_796_gMyGevlX/fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0130.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:36:29.54 -09:56:42.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0129_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-55-39_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0130_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-37-17_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0441_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-54-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0129_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
S CMi,2461120.6646,8.87,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
S CMi 20260321.1646 8.87CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0450.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:43.24 +08:19:03.2 ;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_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6646,14.29,0.05,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 20260321.1646 14.29CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:25:44.51 +09:46:41.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6646,14.04,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1646 14.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:47:41.19 +08:14:37.4 ;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_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6646,14.34,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1646 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:59:09.14 +02:56:01.6 ;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_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3139059178514282496,2461120.6646,13.09,0.05,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 3139059178514282496 20260321.1646 13.09CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0449.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0450.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0131.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_225754_TTUQ2b1x1_14707_pYiKhGnH/fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0132.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:32.74 +03:01:41.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-57-10_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0132_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-47-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0449_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_CMi-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-56-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0131_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1329* 04 22 10.38 +05 52 48.4 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6329,13.57,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1329 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/Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-04-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0284.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_221224_TTUQ2b1x1_12683_E8sFhzGB/fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-10-43_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0083.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_221224_TTUQ2b1x1_12683_E8sFhzGB/fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0084.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:22:10.38 +05:52:48.4 ;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-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-04-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-04-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-10-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-04-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0084_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-04-48_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0284_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-10-43_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0083_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ZTF J072430.13-011204.2,2461120.6589,14.48,0.05,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
ZTF J072430.13-011204.2 20260321.1589 14.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_224939_TTUQ2b1x1_23599_iNmpIBoF/fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0124.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_224939_TTUQ2b1x1_23599_iNmpIBoF/fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:24:30.16 -01:11:52.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1589 2461120.6589 14.12 07:18:47.75 -00:52:04.7
216.83753 5.68547 galactic Mon Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.6" and 3.1 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J109.7033-00.8658 | 07:18:47.75 -00:52:04.7 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J109.7033-00.8658,2461120.6589,14.12,0.05,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
ATO J109.7033-00.8658 20260321.1589 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_224939_TTUQ2b1x1_23599_iNmpIBoF/fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0124.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_224939_TTUQ2b1x1_23599_iNmpIBoF/fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:18:47.75 -00:52:04.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6589,14.02,0.05,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 20260321.1589 14.02CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_224939_TTUQ2b1x1_23599_iNmpIBoF/fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0124.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_224939_TTUQ2b1x1_23599_iNmpIBoF/fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:29:57.16 -04:50:37.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
EP CMi,2461120.6589,12.04,0.05,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
EP CMi 20260321.1589 12.04CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0429.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-27-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0430.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_224939_TTUQ2b1x1_23599_iNmpIBoF/fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0124.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_224939_TTUQ2b1x1_23599_iNmpIBoF/fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0125.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:10:00.87 +00:10:21.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0125_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-26-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0429_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Mon-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-48-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0124_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AL Aur,2461120.6745,10.48,0.05,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
AL Aur 20260321.1745 10.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:33:17.81 +31:35:29.8 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6745,11.53,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1745 11.53CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:11.29 +25:39:05.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6745,12.30,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1745 12.30CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:07.88 +26:05:00.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
XX Gem,2461120.6745,10.58,0.05,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
XX Gem 20260321.1745 10.58CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:26:13.05 +33:22:17.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
X Gem,2461120.6745,9.06,0.05,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
X Gem 20260321.1745 9.06CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:47:07.22 +30:16:34.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3434175688613636224,2461120.6745,13.34,0.05,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 3434175688613636224 20260321.1745 13.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:37:46.39 +28:26:25.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1745 2461120.6745 14.12 06:35:54.29 +31:29:43.1
182.92583 10.76754 galactic Aur 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 | ATO J098.9769+31.4994 | 06:35:54.29 +31:29:43.1 (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 atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J098.9769+31.4994,2461120.6745,14.12,0.05,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
ATO J098.9769+31.4994 20260321.1745 14.12CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:35:54.29 +31:29:43.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6745,14.26,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1745 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:44:12.29 +30:09:29.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6745,13.19,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1745 13.19CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:02:17.70 +31:26:41.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J0710484+265902,2461120.6745,12.97,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0710484+265902 20260321.1745 12.97CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:10:47.85 +26:59:04.4 ;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_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J065528+2725.4,2461120.6745,11.75,0.05,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
ASAS J065528+2725.4 20260321.1745 11.75CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-58-49_20.00sec_-15.10C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0144.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_231224_TTUQ2b1x1_25432_bOcgaO8o/fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0145.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:55:28.60 +27:25:28.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-11-34_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0145_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-54-13_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-10-45_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0144_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1714* 10 30 03.74 -31 45 44.1 13.1 U Ant 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6714,13.08,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1714 13.08CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_230808_TTUQ2b1x1_18331_dAV3X0jr/fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-06-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0139.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_230808_TTUQ2b1x1_18331_dAV3X0jr/fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-07-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0140.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:30:03.74 -31:45:44.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-07-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0140_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-06-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-07-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0140_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-06-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1714* 10 18 00.31 -32 54 09.0 11.9 U Ant 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
BE Ant,2461120.6714,11.93,0.05,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
BE Ant 20260321.1714 11.93CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-48_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0015.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_230808_TTUQ2b1x1_18331_dAV3X0jr/fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-06-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0139.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_230808_TTUQ2b1x1_18331_dAV3X0jr/fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-07-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0140.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:18:00.31 -32:54:09.0 ;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_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-07-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0140_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-06-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-07-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0140_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_02-37-11_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ant-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-06-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0139_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,7.22,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 7.22CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:47.55 +22:57:57.3 ;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_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,7.24,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 7.24CV 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/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:26.16 +22:58:36.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,7.26,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 7.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:34.03 +22:58:24.1 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,7.38,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 7.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:11.37 +22:58:59.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,12.35,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 12.35CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:06:07.92 +26:05:01.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
S Gem,2461120.6756,9.65,0.05,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
S Gem 20260321.1756 9.65CV 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/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-02-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0463.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:43:02.35 +23:26:57.5 ;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_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,7.62,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 7.62CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:26.05 +22:58:36.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,7.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 7.63CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:11.30 +22:59:00.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,7.68,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 7.68CV 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/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:33.93 +22:58:24.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,7.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 7.74CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:04:47.66 +22:57:58.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,13.02,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 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/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:49:27.31 +21:27:49.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,13.21,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 13.21CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:47:51.00 +23:24:26.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,13.68,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 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/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:38:09.99 +25:02:12.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,13.72,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 13.72CV 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/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:36:40.17 +25:25:59.4 ;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_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,14.03,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 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/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:50:57.27 +22:35:04.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,14.26,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 14.26CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:08:33.63 +21:38:35.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1756 2461120.6756 14.40 07:08:14.76 +23:46:04.2
193.15893 14.09069 galactic Gem Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.0" and 4.2 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 3368568967951650816 | 07:08:16.10 +23:45:32.8 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A7V (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3368568967951650816,2461120.6756,14.40,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3368568967951650816 20260321.1756 14.40CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:08:14.76 +23:46:04.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,14.42,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 14.42CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0462.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:20:30.83 +20:51:15.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-01-54_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0462_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6756,13.02,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1756 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/Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-02-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0463.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_231353_TTUQ2b1x1_12684_afMUI1ln/fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:32:09.13 +20:26:00.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-02-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0463_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-02-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0463_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-02-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0463_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-13-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-02-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0463_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-12-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1515* 05 22 52.37 +14 35 45.2 10.0 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ASAS J052252+1435.7,2461120.6515,10.01,0.05,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
ASAS J052252+1435.7 20260321.1515 10.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-59-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:22:52.37 +14:35:45.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1515* 05 06 36.28 +18 10 50.9 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6515,12.61,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1515 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/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:06:36.28 +18:10:50.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1515* 05 46 59.41 +14 30 33.4 13.0 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6515,12.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1515 12.99CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:46:59.41 +14:30:33.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1515 2461120.6515 13.96 05:33:01.30 +13:02:21.0
192.06515 -10.83786 galactic Ori Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.7" 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 | 05:33:01.30 +13:02:21.0 (user input) | T | P | (position from user input) SpType: F3 (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1515* 05 33 01.30 +13 02 21.0 14.0 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461120.6515,13.96,0.05,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 20260321.1515 13.96CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:33:01.30 +13:02:21.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1515* 05 37 43.96 +17 45 27.9 11.6 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
DW Tau,2461120.6515,11.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
DW Tau 20260321.1515 11.57CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-59-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:37:43.96 +17:45:27.9 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1515* 05 18 20.41 +16 15 55.7 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
NSVS J0518202+161600,2461120.6515,13.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
NSVS J0518202+161600 20260321.1515 13.94CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-59-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:18:20.41 +16:15:55.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1515* 05 40 36.79 +13 48 23.2 13.4 U Ori 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
V1404 Ori,2461120.6515,13.37,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
V1404 Ori 20260321.1515 13.37CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0346.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-59-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0347.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0112.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_223909_TTUQ2b1x1_581_YKvJppMU/fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0113.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:40:36.79 +13:48:23.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-38-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0113_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-58-27_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0346_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-37-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0112_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6858,11.23,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1858 11.23CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_232825_TTUQ2b1x1_5408_G4S3SvA0/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_232825_TTUQ2b1x1_5408_G4S3SvA0/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:53:59.95 +06:30:14.4 ;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_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6858,12.60,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1858 12.60CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_232825_TTUQ2b1x1_5408_G4S3SvA0/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_232825_TTUQ2b1x1_5408_G4S3SvA0/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:40:14.00 +03:32:36.9 ;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_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6858,13.49,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1858 13.49CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_232825_TTUQ2b1x1_5408_G4S3SvA0/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_232825_TTUQ2b1x1_5408_G4S3SvA0/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:40:57.27 +04:49:19.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6858,14.34,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1858 14.34CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0482.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_232825_TTUQ2b1x1_5408_G4S3SvA0/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_232825_TTUQ2b1x1_5408_G4S3SvA0/fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:00:44.09 +05:11:06.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-27-47_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-18-21_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0482_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-26-59_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1299* 02 31 32.07 +45 56 35.4 10.7 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
CQ And,2461120.6299,10.69,0.05,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
CQ And 20260321.1299 10.69CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-43-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0257.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220754_TTUQ2b1x1_4856_RsMfJjlp/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220754_TTUQ2b1x1_4856_RsMfJjlp/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:31:32.07 +45:56:35.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1299 2461120.6299 13.89 02:18:18.25 +49:53:10.5
136.96871 -10.60318 galactic And Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 5.8 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J034.5798+49.8980 | 02:18:18.25 +49:53:10.5 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1299* 02 18 18.25 +49 53 10.5 13.9 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 J034.5798+49.8980,2461120.6299,13.89,0.05,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 J034.5798+49.8980 20260321.1299 13.89CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220754_TTUQ2b1x1_4856_RsMfJjlp/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220754_TTUQ2b1x1_4856_RsMfJjlp/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:18:18.25 +49:53:10.5 ;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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1299* 02 30 01.00 +49 54 30.7 14.0 U And 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6299,14.00,0.05,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 20260321.1299 14.00CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220754_TTUQ2b1x1_4856_RsMfJjlp/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220754_TTUQ2b1x1_4856_RsMfJjlp/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:30:01.00 +49:54:30.7 ;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_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1299 2461120.6299 14.10 02:51:52.97 +48:19:32.7
142.72164 -9.86356 galactic Per Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.9" and 5.9 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J042.9619+48.3150 | 02:51:55.03 +48:18:51.6 (Gaia DR3) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE J-Ks=0.494+/-0.075 (K)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
TCP 2026 03 21.1299* 02 51 52.97 +48 19 32.7 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
ATO J042.9619+48.3150,2461120.6299,14.10,0.05,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
ATO J042.9619+48.3150 20260321.1299 14.10CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220754_TTUQ2b1x1_4856_RsMfJjlp/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0078.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_And-03-Q2b1x1_220754_TTUQ2b1x1_4856_RsMfJjlp/fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0079.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:51:52.97 +48:19:32.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-07-16_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0079_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_And-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-22_23-42-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0256_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_And-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-06-28_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0078_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6893,13.55,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1893 13.55CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_233440_TTUQ2b1x1_11220_BmwsgLxc/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_233440_TTUQ2b1x1_11220_BmwsgLxc/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:27:01.61 +36:43:27.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6893,14.38,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1893 14.38CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0498.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_233440_TTUQ2b1x1_11220_BmwsgLxc/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_233440_TTUQ2b1x1_11220_BmwsgLxc/fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 07:45:01.89 +34:30:21.3 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-32-46_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0498_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-32-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new 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 21.1926* 09 43 04.90 -04 58 20.4 13.2 U Sex 9 0
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
AB Sex,2461120.6926,13.20,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
AB Sex 20260321.1926 13.20CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-40-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0506.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-41-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0507.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_233839_TTUQ2b1x1_27666_0fk7Ef6j/fd_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-36-45_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0170.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_233839_TTUQ2b1x1_27666_0fk7Ef6j/fd_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-37-29_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0171.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:43:04.90 -04:58:20.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-40-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0506_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-37-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-40-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0506_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-36-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0170_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-40-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0506_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-37-29_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0171_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-40-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0506_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Hya-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-36-45_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0170_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6936,13.01,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1936 13.01CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0522.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_234323_TTUQ2b1x1_4319_W1vHT3Rc/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_234323_TTUQ2b1x1_4319_W1vHT3Rc/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:37:50.52 +16:00:02.7 ;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_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6936,14.21,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1936 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/Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0522.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_234323_TTUQ2b1x1_4319_W1vHT3Rc/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_234323_TTUQ2b1x1_4319_W1vHT3Rc/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:00:19.67 +14:57:56.5 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6936,14.16,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1936 14.16CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0522.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_234323_TTUQ2b1x1_4319_W1vHT3Rc/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_234323_TTUQ2b1x1_4319_W1vHT3Rc/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:09:58.59 +15:53:54.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461120.6936,14.48,0.05,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 20260321.1936 14.48CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0522.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_234323_TTUQ2b1x1_4319_W1vHT3Rc/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0172.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_234323_TTUQ2b1x1_4319_W1vHT3Rc/fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0173.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:46:05.73 +10:47:39.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-39-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0173_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-55-37_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0522_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-38-15_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0172_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6904,10.07,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1904 10.07CV 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/Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0510.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_233631_TTUQ2b1x1_5056_5FN2O3Y7/fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-33-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_233631_TTUQ2b1x1_5056_5FN2O3Y7/fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-34-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:02:59.21 +21:34:02.2 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-34-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-34-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461120.6904,14.31,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260321.1904 14.31CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0510.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_233631_TTUQ2b1x1_5056_5FN2O3Y7/fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-33-35_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_233631_TTUQ2b1x1_5056_5FN2O3Y7/fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-34-26_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:42:47.05 +19:57:11.4 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-34-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-34-26_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_03-43-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0510_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_23-33-35_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1658 2461120.6658 13.56 06:26:15.81 +43:33:06.6
170.89668 14.09134 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 1.3 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | ATO J096.5583+43.5445 | 06:26:15.81 +43:33:06.6 (user input) | dubious (ATLAS) | (ATLAS) | (position from user input)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J096.5583+43.5445,2461120.6658,13.56,0.05,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 J096.5583+43.5445 20260321.1658 13.56CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_225939_TTUQ2b1x1_31850_owI53ZCa/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_225939_TTUQ2b1x1_31850_owI53ZCa/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0134.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:26:15.81 +43:33:06.6 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images:
2026 03 21.1658 2461120.6658 13.54 05:40:18.01 +46:01:01.0
164.82732 8.00886 galactic Aur Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 1.4 pix
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
online_id | Gaia DR3 209484933918381952 | 05:40:19.96 +46:00:39.6 (Gaia DR3) | T | P | Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE SpType: A2V (LAMOST DR5)
Check this position in TNS.Search this object in SIMBAD.Search this object in VizieR catalogs.WISE atlasAladin LiteSNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 209484933918381952,2461120.6658,13.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS
**** VSNET file format ****
# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829 <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746 12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732 12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 209484933918381952 20260321.1658 13.54CV NMW
The AAVSO data should be submitted to https://www.aavso.org/webobs
The VSNET data, depending on how interesting the target is, should be e-mailed to
vsnet-alert@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-outburst-wanted@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
vsnet-obs@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Time-series data may be sent to vsnet-campaign-report@ooruri.kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp
# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_225939_TTUQ2b1x1_31850_owI53ZCa/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_225939_TTUQ2b1x1_31850_owI53ZCa/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0134.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:40:18.01 +46:01:01.0 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code!
The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter.
Make sure there are no trailing white spaces after the observatory code.
The string should be exactly 80 characters long to conform to the MPC format.
Mean position:
You may copy/paste the above measurements to the following online services: MPChecker (in case the button does not work) NEOCMTChecker (NEO's and comets) sat_id2 (artificial satellites; needs at least two observations to work) fitsblink_satellites (art. sat.; you'll need to save the astrometry as a text file and upload it)
Here is a stub line for reporting a new transient to the TOCP.
Don't forget to set the constellation name and the number of days since the last non-detection!
Don't forget to change the observer code for the AAVSO and VSNET format data!
**** AAVSO file format ****
#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 209058774381061504,2461120.6658,13.78,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 209058774381061504 20260321.1658 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/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_225939_TTUQ2b1x1_31850_owI53ZCa/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0133.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_225939_TTUQ2b1x1_31850_owI53ZCa/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0134.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:34:02.31 +46:44:16.7 ;done
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0134_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0 resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_22-58-15_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0133_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif
