Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1778  2461119.6778  14.49  09:19:27.20 +33:24:25.5
191.55751  44.28374 galactic  Lyn  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
863 Benkoela               -17     -1      17  14.3    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits


fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits


fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits  wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits -crosshair 2397.00562 1061.78174 image    wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits -crosshair 2393.53369 1060.14282 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-59-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0659.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.17784 09 19 27.20 +33 24 25.5          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.17757 09 19 27.19 +33 24 25.7          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.17811 09 19 27.21 +33 24 25.3          14.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1778*  09 19 27.20 +33 24 25.5  14.5 U             Lyn       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461119.6778,14.49,0.05,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 20260320.1778 14.49CV 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/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:19:27.20 +33:24:25.5 ;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_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0658_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0658_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_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_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0658_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0658_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1778  2461119.6778  14.26  09:23:53.87 +25:32:02.6
202.58125  43.80722 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
700 Auravictrix            -14      0      14  14.2     0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits


fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits


fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits  wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits -crosshair 1501.02002 5803.74121 image    wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits -crosshair 1497.20422 5801.93750 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-59-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0659.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.17784 09 23 53.87 +25 32 02.6          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.17757 09 23 53.87 +25 32 02.5          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.17811 09 23 53.88 +25 32 02.7          14.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1778*  09 23 53.87 +25 32 02.6  14.3 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6778,14.26,0.05,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 20260320.1778 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/Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0658.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0146.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_235340_TTUQ2b1x1_5079_5rXupqEL/fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0147.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:23:53.87 +25:32:02.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0658_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0658_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_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_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0658_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-16-18_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0147_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-58-58_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0658_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cnc-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-15-31_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0146_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1928  2461119.6928  12.97  10:17:38.46 +19:47:43.0
216.31654  54.11933 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
161 Athor                  -11      1      11  13.4     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits -crosshair 6009.48730 1889.13000 image    wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits -crosshair 6010.71191 1889.02759 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-08-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19281 10 17 38.46 +19 47 43.0          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19257 10 17 38.47 +19 47 42.9          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19305 10 17 38.46 +19 47 43.0          13.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1928*  10 17 38.46 +19 47 43.0  13.0 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6928,12.97,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1928 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/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:17:38.46 +19:47:43.0 ;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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1928  2461119.6928  13.13  10:42:53.44 +26:13:18.5
207.32406  61.34754 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
508 Princetonia            -10      0      10  13.3    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits -crosshair 9337.52637 6000.87305 image    wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits -crosshair 9338.85938 6000.81055 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-08-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19281 10 42 53.44 +26 13 18.5          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19257 10 42 53.42 +26 13 18.4          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19305 10 42 53.45 +26 13 18.5          13.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1928*  10 42 53.44 +26 13 18.5  13.1 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6928,13.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1928 13.13CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:42:53.44 +26:13:18.5 ;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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1928  2461119.6928  13.03  09:44:37.48 +17:05:52.4
215.99469  45.84187 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
47 Aglaja                 -14      2      14  13.3    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits -crosshair 1262.16785 192.05690 image    wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits -crosshair 1263.39319 191.82910 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-08-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19281 09 44 37.48 +17 05 52.4          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19257 09 44 37.51 +17 05 52.6          13.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19305 09 44 37.46 +17 05 52.1          13.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1928*  09 44 37.48 +17 05 52.4  13.0 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6928,13.03,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1928 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/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:44:37.48 +17:05:52.4 ;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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1928  2461119.6928  13.87  10:25:41.75 +21:40:49.2
214.18924  56.49315 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
361 Bononia                -10      2      10  13.8     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits -crosshair 7102.33105 3075.90430 image    wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits -crosshair 7103.57178 3075.78442 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-08-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19281 10 25 41.75 +21 40 49.2          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19257 10 25 41.77 +21 40 49.2          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19305 10 25 41.74 +21 40 49.1          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1928*  10 25 41.75 +21 40 49.2  13.9 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6928,13.87,0.05,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 20260320.1928 13.87CV 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/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:25:41.75 +21:40:49.2 ;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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1928  2461119.6928  14.17  10:05:20.37 +19:59:23.1
214.45552  51.44818 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
380 Fiducia                -12      2      13  14.3    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits -crosshair 4258.14307 1963.50391 image    wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits -crosshair 4259.41357 1963.33130 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-08-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19281 10 05 20.37 +19 59 23.1          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19257 10 05 20.38 +19 59 23.2          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19305 10 05 20.37 +19 59 22.9          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1928*  10 05 20.37 +19 59 23.1  14.2 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6928,14.17,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1928 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/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:05:20.37 +19:59:23.1 ;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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1928  2461119.6928  14.13  09:47:35.74 +26:29:54.7
202.93425  49.21200 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.7" and 1.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
856 Backlunda              -15      2      15  14.2    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits -crosshair 1780.70215 5915.53271 image    wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits -crosshair 1782.16626 5915.02393 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-08-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19281 09 47 35.74 +26 29 54.7          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19257 09 47 35.68 +26 29 55.8          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19305 09 47 35.80 +26 29 53.6          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1928*  09 47 35.74 +26 29 54.7  14.1 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6928,14.13,0.05,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 20260320.1928 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/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:47:35.74 +26:29:54.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1928  2461119.6928  14.27  09:52:12.61 +20:18:12.7
212.46321  48.62715 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.8" and 1.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
578 Happelia               -13      2      13  14.4     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits


fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits -crosshair 2389.09229 2141.97461 image    wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits -crosshair 2390.47729 2141.86157 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-08-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0256.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19281 09 52 12.61 +20 18 12.7          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19257 09 52 12.58 +20 18 12.5          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19305 09 52 12.63 +20 18 12.8          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1928*  09 52 12.61 +20 18 12.7  14.3 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6928,14.27,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1928 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/Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0255.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0166.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_235743_TTUQ2b1x1_3627_p4JFgAXt/fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0167.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 09:52:12.61 +20:18:12.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_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_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-49_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0167_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-01-09_00-07-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0255_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-37-07_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0166_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2061  2461119.7061  13.24  10:42:52.89 +26:13:18.4
207.32343  61.34550 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
508 Princetonia            -10      0      10  13.3    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits -crosshair 1759.26709 5750.19727 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits -crosshair 1763.26526 5747.98096 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20615 10 42 52.89 +26 13 18.4          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20588 10 42 52.87 +26 13 18.6          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20641 10 42 52.91 +26 13 18.2          13.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2062*  10 42 52.89 +26 13 18.4  13.2 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7061,13.24,0.05,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 20260320.2061 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/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:42:52.89 +26:13:18.4 ;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_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0188_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0188_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2061  2461119.7061  14.25  10:45:11.77 +26:41:56.4
206.49399  61.92934 galactic  LMi  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.4" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 10:45:11.77 +26:41:56.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits


fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits -crosshair 2079.01440 6035.98584 image    wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits -crosshair 2083.99438 6032.99023 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-46-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0392.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20615 10 45 11.77 +26 41 56.4          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20588 10 45 11.52 +26 41 59.0          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20641 10 45 12.01 +26 41 53.9          14.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2062*  10 45 11.77 +26 41 56.4  14.2 U             LMi       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461119.7061,14.25,0.05,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
target 20260320.2061 14.25CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0391.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0188.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_235944_TTUQ2b1x1_10853_7vDmyeX9/fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0189.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:45:11.77 +26:41:56.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0188_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-57-04_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0189_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_02-45-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0391_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-56-17_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0188_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1800  2461119.6800  14.46  08:39:21.99 +41:56:09.4
179.30579  37.23724 galactic  Lyn  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.9" 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 913473641881198080  | 08:39:20.23 +41:56:25.1 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0630.fits


fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-18-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits


fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-19-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0630.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_234952_TTUQ2b1x1_12554_0vQGhCTh/fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-18-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_234952_TTUQ2b1x1_12554_0vQGhCTh/fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-19-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0630.fits  wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-18-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits -crosshair 5327.15088 860.67249 image    wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-19-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits -crosshair 5329.32373 853.89758 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0630.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-33-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0631.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_234952_TTUQ2b1x1_12554_0vQGhCTh/fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-18-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_234952_TTUQ2b1x1_12554_0vQGhCTh/fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-19-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_234952_TTUQ2b1x1_12554_0vQGhCTh

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.18000 08 39 21.99 +41 56 09.4          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.17970 08 39 22.25 +41 56 12.1          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.18030 08 39 21.72 +41 56 06.8          14.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1800*  08 39 21.99 +41 56 09.4  14.5 U             Lyn       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 913473641881198080,2461119.6800,14.46,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 913473641881198080 20260320.1800 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/Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0630.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_234952_TTUQ2b1x1_12554_0vQGhCTh/fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-18-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0150.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-19_CI_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_234952_TTUQ2b1x1_12554_0vQGhCTh/fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-19-27_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0151.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 08:39:21.99 +41:56:09.4 ;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_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-19-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-18-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-19-27_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0151_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_05-32-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0630_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Lyn-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-18-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0150_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1991  2461119.6991  10.72  10:22:10.52 +14:40:35.3
224.99531  53.15382 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 1.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
11 Parthenope             -11      3      12  10.7    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits


fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits


fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits -crosshair 2167.20312 3568.87500 image    wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits -crosshair 2165.30737 3568.50000 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-54-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19908 10 22 10.52 +14 40 35.3          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19882 10 22 10.53 +14 40 35.2          10.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19934 10 22 10.51 +14 40 35.4          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1991*  10 22 10.52 +14 40 35.3  10.7 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6991,10.72,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1991 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/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:22:10.52 +14:40:35.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0177_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0177_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1991  2461119.6991  11.97  10:31:50.45 +11:10:49.0
232.02794  53.56131 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 2.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
35 Leukothea              -13      2      13  12.2     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits


fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits


fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits -crosshair 3610.96118 1462.18005 image    wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits -crosshair 3608.97266 1461.67700 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-54-16_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0403.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19908 10 31 50.45 +11 10 49.0          12.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19882 10 31 50.47 +11 10 49.3          12.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19934 10 31 50.44 +11 10 48.7          12.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1991*  10 31 50.45 +11 10 49.0  12.0 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6991,11.97,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1991 11.97CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0402.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0176.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_000347_TTUQ2b1x1_18575_eQR7nrCV/fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0177.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:31:50.45 +11:10:49.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0177_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0177_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_02-53-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0402_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-46-07_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0176_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2090  2461119.7090  13.91  11:21:07.35 +09:25:49.0
248.36674  62.29811 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
534 Nassovia                -6      1       6  13.8     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits


fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits


fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits -crosshair 3017.13330 393.88879 image    wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits -crosshair 3014.37842 391.26700 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20901 11 21 07.35 +09 25 49.0          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20873 11 21 07.34 +09 25 48.8          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20928 11 21 07.35 +09 25 49.2          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2090*  11 21 07.35 +09 25 49.0  13.9 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7090,13.91,0.05,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 20260320.2090 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/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:21:07.35 +09:25:49.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0193_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0193_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2090  2461119.7090  13.84  11:32:02.57 +15:52:43.3
240.29634  68.42420 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 3.9 pix   
The object was found in VSX
 1"  NSVS J1132030+155244          
Type: SR
#   Max.           Min./Amp.       JD0           Period
    13.810   CV      Y     1.130   CV                             144.363000000000                                
The object was not found in astcheck.
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits


Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits


fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits


fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits -crosshair 4983.87695 2064.16211 image    wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits -crosshair 4987.01855 2059.51514 image    wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits -crosshair 4576.33887 4324.89258 image    wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits -crosshair 4573.56299 4322.17334 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20901 11 32 02.57 +15 52 43.3          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20873 11 32 02.58 +15 52 43.3          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20928 11 32 02.56 +15 52 43.3          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2090*  11 32 02.57 +15 52 43.3  13.8 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
NSVS J1132030+155244,2461119.7090,13.84,0.05,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
NSVS J1132030+155244 20260320.2090 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/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0407.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0408.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0192.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_000546_TTUQ2b1x1_5511_2PLLcHgA/fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0193.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:32:02.57 +15:52:43.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0193_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-01-12_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0193_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-00-01_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0407_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-00-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0192_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1849  2461119.6849  12.38  10:13:42.93 +07:07:50.1
233.69996  47.62138 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
554 Peraga                 -11      2      11  12.7    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits


fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-25-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits


fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-26-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_000750_TTUQ2b1x1_27294_TK8WigRQ/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-25-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_000750_TTUQ2b1x1_27294_TK8WigRQ/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-26-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits  wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-25-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits -crosshair 4261.75537 3864.88208 image    wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-26-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits -crosshair 4261.38379 3864.84888 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-07-15_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_000750_TTUQ2b1x1_27294_TK8WigRQ/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-25-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_000750_TTUQ2b1x1_27294_TK8WigRQ/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-26-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_000750_TTUQ2b1x1_27294_TK8WigRQ

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.18487 10 13 42.93 +07 07 50.1          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.18463 10 13 42.95 +07 07 50.1          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.18512 10 13 42.91 +07 07 50.2          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1849*  10 13 42.93 +07 07 50.1  12.4 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6849,12.38,0.05,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 20260320.1849 12.38CV 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/Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_000750_TTUQ2b1x1_27294_TK8WigRQ/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-25-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0158.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_000750_TTUQ2b1x1_27294_TK8WigRQ/fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-26-24_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0159.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:13:42.93 +07:07:50.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-26-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-25-42_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_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-26-24_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0159_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-06-25_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Sex-01-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-25-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0158_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2024  2461119.7024  10.65  11:21:58.17 +02:27:32.1
258.15089  57.33438 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 7.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
19 Fortuna                 -5      0       5  11.2    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits -crosshair 6857.67578 1104.86902 image    wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits -crosshair 6852.11719 1100.63916 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20239 11 21 58.17 +02 27 32.1          10.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20211 11 21 58.18 +02 27 31.9          10.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20267 11 21 58.16 +02 27 32.2          10.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2024*  11 21 58.17 +02 27 32.1  10.7 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7024,10.65,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2024 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:21:58.17 +02:27:32.1 ;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_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2024  2461119.7024  12.16  10:52:48.49 +08:44:55.4
240.58696  56.48655 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 7.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
356 Liguria                 -8      1       8  12.1    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits -crosshair 2391.96460 4833.64746 image    wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits -crosshair 2386.38696 4829.47559 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20239 10 52 48.49 +08 44 55.4          12.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20211 10 52 48.51 +08 44 55.3          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20267 10 52 48.48 +08 44 55.6          12.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2024*  10 52 48.49 +08 44 55.4  12.2 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7024,12.16,0.05,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 20260320.2024 12.16CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:52:48.49 +08:44:55.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2024  2461119.7024  12.78  11:19:47.93 +08:55:14.5
248.68922  61.71203 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 7.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
140 Siwa                    -4      0       4  12.8     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits -crosshair 6429.35938 5011.12354 image    wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits -crosshair 6423.83838 5006.81885 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20239 11 19 47.93 +08 55 14.5          12.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20211 11 19 47.94 +08 55 14.4          12.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20267 11 19 47.91 +08 55 14.6          12.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2024*  11 19 47.93 +08 55 14.5  12.8 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7024,12.78,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2024 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:19:47.93 +08:55:14.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2024  2461119.7024  13.04  10:48:34.99 +02:30:24.2
247.58654  51.66159 galactic  Sex  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 7.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
136 Austria                 -8      2       8  13.1     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits -crosshair 1794.19556 1034.64624 image    wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits -crosshair 1788.49854 1030.53284 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20239 10 48 34.99 +02 30 24.2          13.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20211 10 48 35.02 +02 30 23.8          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20267 10 48 34.96 +02 30 24.6          13.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2024*  10 48 34.99 +02 30 24.2  13.0 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7024,13.04,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2024 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:48:34.99 +02:30:24.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2024  2461119.7024  13.34  11:21:06.37 +07:26:33.8
251.36728  60.91393 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 7.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
90 Antiope                 -2      0       2  13.5     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits -crosshair 6647.55176 4120.84277 image    wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits -crosshair 6642.00098 4116.61133 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20239 11 21 06.37 +07 26 33.8          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20211 11 21 06.39 +07 26 33.8          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20267 11 21 06.36 +07 26 33.9          13.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2024*  11 21 06.37 +07 26 33.8  13.3 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7024,13.34,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2024 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:21:06.37 +07:26:33.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2024  2461119.7024  13.91  11:21:07.72 +09:25:47.0
248.36984  62.29885 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 6.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
534 Nassovia                -5      1       5  13.8     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits -crosshair 6621.12256 5326.09180 image    wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits -crosshair 6615.64795 5321.92383 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20239 11 21 07.72 +09 25 47.0          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20211 11 21 07.73 +09 25 46.5          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20267 11 21 07.72 +09 25 47.5          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2024*  11 21 07.72 +09 25 47.0  13.9 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7024,13.91,0.05,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 20260320.2024 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:21:07.72 +09:25:47.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2024  2461119.7024  14.16  11:21:53.34 +08:24:07.3
250.23398  61.72762 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 7.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
662 Newtonia                -4      1       5  14.3    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits -crosshair 6750.67432 4705.52979 image    wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits -crosshair 6745.12549 4701.16260 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20239 11 21 53.34 +08 24 07.3          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20211 11 21 53.36 +08 24 07.4          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20267 11 21 53.33 +08 24 07.1          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2024*  11 21 53.34 +08 24 07.3  14.2 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7024,14.16,0.05,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 20260320.2024 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:21:53.34 +08:24:07.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2024  2461119.7024  14.49  11:16:28.56 +06:59:00.2
250.38362  59.77683 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
946 Poesia                  -5      1       5  14.7    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits


fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits -crosshair 5958.83545 3824.99365 image    wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits -crosshair 5953.34521 3820.93408 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-15-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0424.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20239 11 16 28.56 +06 59 00.2          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20211 11 16 28.57 +06 58 59.7          14.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20267 11 16 28.55 +06 59 00.7          14.5 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2024*  11 16 28.56 +06 59 00.2  14.5 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7024,14.49,0.05,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 20260320.2024 14.49CV 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/Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0423.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0182.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_000948_TTUQ2b1x1_29821_59Aw6IS9/fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0183.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:16:28.56 +06:59:00.2 ;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_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-51-40_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0183_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-14-46_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0423_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-50-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0182_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2152  2461119.7152  11.33  11:44:05.19 +03:43:27.0
265.50563  61.60036 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
65 Cybele                  -2     -1       2  11.4     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 2400.59106 1780.04395 image    wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 2403.40283 1781.50293 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0426.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21519 11 44 05.19 +03 43 27.0          11.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21493 11 44 05.22 +03 43 27.0          11.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21546 11 44 05.17 +03 43 27.1          11.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2152*  11 44 05.19 +03 43 27.0  11.3 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7152,11.33,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2152 11.33CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:44:05.19 +03:43:27.0 ;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_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2152  2461119.7152  12.40  12:06:14.97 +02:58:39.3
276.88734  63.54083 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 3.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
207 Hedda                   -5     -1       5  12.7    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 5759.39600 1391.44397 image    wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 5762.26270 1392.97778 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0426.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21519 12 06 14.97 +02 58 39.3          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21493 12 06 14.98 +02 58 39.0          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21546 12 06 14.95 +02 58 39.7          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2152*  12 06 14.97 +02 58 39.3  12.4 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7152,12.40,0.05,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 20260320.2152 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:06:14.97 +02:58:39.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2152  2461119.7152  12.45  11:40:03.35 +05:17:38.1
261.85502  62.32854 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 3.2 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
453 Tea                    -10      0      10  12.5     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 1777.60181 2724.12207 image    wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 1780.37854 2725.64990 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0426.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21519 11 40 03.35 +05 17 38.1          12.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21493 11 40 03.37 +05 17 37.6          12.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21546 11 40 03.34 +05 17 38.5          12.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2152*  11 40 03.35 +05 17 38.1  12.4 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7152,12.45,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2152 12.45CV 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:40:03.35 +05:17:38.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2152  2461119.7152  13.68  12:01:33.26 +02:17:42.3
275.13091  62.44322 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
332 Siri                    -1     -1       1  13.7     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 5058.60840 962.35370 image    wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 5061.60107 963.88879 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0426.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21519 12 01 33.26 +02 17 42.3          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21493 12 01 33.24 +02 17 42.2          13.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21546 12 01 33.27 +02 17 42.5          13.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2152*  12 01 33.26 +02 17 42.3  13.7 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7152,13.68,0.05,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 20260320.2152 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:01:33.26 +02:17:42.3 ;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_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2152  2461119.7152  14.12  11:46:54.31 +07:13:46.0
262.41319  64.89404 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 3.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
627 Charis                  -4     -0       4  14.1     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 2798.97925 3909.83813 image    wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 2801.86914 3911.37720 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0426.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21519 11 46 54.31 +07 13 46.0          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21493 11 46 54.31 +07 13 45.6          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21546 11 46 54.31 +07 13 46.5          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2152*  11 46 54.31 +07 13 46.0  14.1 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7152,14.12,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2152 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/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:46:54.31 +07:13:46.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2152  2461119.7152  14.21  12:05:51.25 +09:21:01.3
269.60138  69.21756 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 3.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
857 Glasenappia             -4      1       5  14.4    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits


fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits -crosshair 5611.82520 5244.97900 image    wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits -crosshair 5614.71973 5246.51611 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-58_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0426.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21519 12 05 51.25 +09 21 01.3          14.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21493 12 05 51.25 +09 21 01.1          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21546 12 05 51.25 +09 21 01.5          14.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2152*  12 05 51.25 +09 21 01.3  14.2 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7152,14.21,0.05,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 20260320.2152 14.21CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0425.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0198.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_001149_TTUQ2b1x1_15547_aOCFPh4a/fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0199.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:05:51.25 +09:21:01.3 ;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_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-10-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0199_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-17-02_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0425_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-09-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0198_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2051  2461119.7051   9.08  12:02:54.97 -00:54:40.5
278.37800  59.62726 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
20 Massalia                -5     -1       5   9.0    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits


fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits


fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits -crosshair 5256.69873 3857.45557 image    wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits -crosshair 5258.44043 3862.07227 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-49-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0460.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20506 12 02 54.97 -00 54 40.5           9.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20479 12 02 54.98 -00 54 40.7           9.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20532 12 02 54.96 -00 54 40.2           9.1 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2051*  12 02 54.97 +00 54 40.5   9.1 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7051,9.08,0.05,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 20260320.2051 9.08CV 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/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:02:54.97 -00:54:40.5 ;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_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2051  2461119.7051  11.92  12:19:54.31 -01:54:22.3
287.02603  59.98817 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
122 Gerda                    0     -2       2  12.1    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits


fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits


fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits -crosshair 7842.18457 3301.90967 image    wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits -crosshair 7843.92432 3306.46533 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-49-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0460.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20506 12 19 54.31 -01 54 22.3          11.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20479 12 19 54.32 -01 54 22.5          11.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20532 12 19 54.30 -01 54 22.0          11.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2051*  12 19 54.31 -01 54 22.3  11.9 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7051,11.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2051 11.92CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:19:54.31 -01:54:22.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2051  2461119.7051  13.87  11:48:06.10 +00:36:05.7
270.49514  59.42440 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.6" and 4.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
327 Columbia                -2     -1       2  13.8     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits


fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits


fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits -crosshair 2998.96216 4730.99121 image    wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits -crosshair 3000.69409 4735.45752 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-49-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0460.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20506 11 48 06.10 +00 36 05.7          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20479 11 48 06.10 +00 36 06.0          13.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.20532 11 48 06.11 +00 36 05.4          13.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2051*  11 48 06.10 +00 36 05.7  13.9 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7051,13.87,0.05,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 20260320.2051 13.87CV 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/Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0459.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0186.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_001550_TTUQ2b1x1_19978_f5eSVxqB/fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0187.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:48:06.10 +00:36:05.7 ;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_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-55-30_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0187_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-48-56_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0459_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-54-43_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0186_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1917  2461119.6917  11.72  11:29:54.74 +00:25:30.7
263.32181  56.89083 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
120 Lachesis                -4     -0       4  12.0     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits -crosshair 7999.46631 4724.14453 image    wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits -crosshair 7996.63379 4729.16455 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19173 11 29 54.74 +00 25 30.7          11.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19146 11 29 54.76 +00 25 30.6          11.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19201 11 29 54.73 +00 25 30.8          11.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1917*  11 29 54.74 +00 25 30.7  11.7 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6917,11.72,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1917 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:29:54.74 +00:25:30.7 ;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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1917  2461119.6917  11.78  10:46:31.01 -00:00:15.1
249.88048  49.55128 galactic  Sex  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.4" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
88 Thisbe                  -6      1       6  11.8    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits -crosshair 1419.02710 4339.42627 image    wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits -crosshair 1416.09912 4344.39502 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19173 10 46 31.01 -00 00 15.1          11.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19146 10 46 31.03 -00 00 15.2          11.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19201 10 46 31.00 -00 00 14.9          11.8 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1917*  10 46 31.01 +00 00 15.1  11.8 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
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6917,11.78,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1917 11.78CV 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:46:31.01 -00:00:15.1 ;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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1917  2461119.6917  12.26  11:09:34.03 +01:13:22.8
255.33403  54.39554 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 5.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
270 Anahita                 -6      1       6  12.2     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits -crosshair 4902.65088 5145.99902 image    wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits -crosshair 4899.72607 5151.08154 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19173 11 09 34.03 +01 13 22.8          12.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19146 11 09 34.04 +01 13 22.6          12.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19201 11 09 34.02 +01 13 23.0          12.3 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1917*  11 09 34.03 +01 13 22.8  12.3 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6917,12.26,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.1917 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:09:34.03 +01:13:22.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1917  2461119.6917  13.23  10:51:49.29 -02:29:54.5
253.97939  48.66710 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
420 Bertholda               -4      0       4  13.3    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits -crosshair 2261.28491 2841.62036 image    wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits -crosshair 2258.36157 2846.58545 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19173 10 51 49.29 -02 29 54.5          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19146 10 51 49.31 -02 29 54.5          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19201 10 51 49.27 -02 29 54.4          13.2 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1917*  10 51 49.29 -02 29 54.5  13.2 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6917,13.23,0.05,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 20260320.1917 13.23CV 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 10:51:49.29 -02:29:54.5 ;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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1917  2461119.6917  12.61  11:18:52.89 -00:05:37.8
259.88820  54.84962 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 5.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
189 Phthia                  -6      1       6  12.7    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits -crosshair 6325.69580 4375.45752 image    wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits -crosshair 6322.80029 4380.53320 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19173 11 18 52.89 -00 05 37.8          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19146 11 18 52.91 -00 05 38.1          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19201 11 18 52.88 -00 05 37.5          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1917*  11 18 52.89 +00 05 37.8  12.6 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6917,12.61,0.05,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 20260320.1917 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/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:18:52.89 -00:05:37.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.1917  2461119.6917  13.86  11:00:50.03 -05:41:04.2
259.63311  47.67190 galactic  Leo  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.1" and 5.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
709 Fringilla               -4     -1       4  13.9     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits


fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits  wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits -crosshair 3664.20386 940.74481 image    wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits -crosshair 3661.23975 945.59412 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0456.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19173 11 00 50.03 -05 41 04.2          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19146 11 00 50.06 -05 41 03.9          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.19201 11 00 50.00 -05 41 04.5          13.9 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.1917*  11 00 50.03 -05 41 04.2  13.9 U             Leo       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.6917,13.86,0.05,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 20260320.1917 13.86CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0455.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0164.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_001350_TTUQ2b1x1_19106_CV6wAXyJ/fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0165.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 11:00:50.03 -05:41:04.2 ;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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_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_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-36-19_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0165_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-01-18_03-45-02_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0455_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Leo-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-19_23-35-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0164_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2185  2461119.7185  12.55  12:52:10.24 -03:46:37.2
303.28780  59.09424 galactic  Vir  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 found in astcheck.  
238 Hypatia                  2     -3       3  12.6    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits


fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits


fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits -crosshair 4974.78906 2117.40283 image    wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits -crosshair 4970.69580 2117.88232 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-48-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0458.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21853 12 52 10.24 -03 46 37.2          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21827 12 52 10.27 -03 46 37.9          12.5 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21880 12 52 10.21 -03 46 36.5          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2185*  12 52 10.24 -03 46 37.2  12.6 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7185,12.55,0.05,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 20260320.2185 12.55CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:52:10.24 -03:46:37.2 ;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_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2185  2461119.7185  12.70  12:47:40.43 -06:15:02.5
301.23206  56.60863 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
184 Dejopeja                 1     -3       3  12.7     0   -0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits


fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits


fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits  wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits -crosshair 4326.03418 603.55542 image    wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits -crosshair 4322.03125 603.84448 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-48-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0458.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal

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

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21853 12 47 40.43 -06 15 02.5          12.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21827 12 47 40.43 -06 15 02.5          12.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 20.21880 12 47 40.43 -06 15 02.6          12.7 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 20.2185*  12 47 40.43 -06 15 02.5  12.7 U             Vir       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
VARIABLE_NAME,2461119.7185,12.70,0.05,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
VARIABLE_NAME 20260320.2185 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/Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0457.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0204.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-20_CI_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_001745_TTUQ2b1x1_17956_EqccdTal/fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0205.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 12:47:40.43 -06:15:02.5 ;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_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0205_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-02-11_03-47-42_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0457_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Vir-07-Q2b1x1_2026-03-20_00-14-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0204_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 20.2185  2461119.7185  13.01  12:31:08.00 -03:59:53.4
293.20932  58.48976 galactic  Vir  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.2" and 4.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was found in astcheck.  
109 Felicitas                0     -2       2  13.1    -0    0
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.