Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1737  2461121.6737  13.66  04:04:45.00 +55:44:07.4
147.82676   2.50447 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.5" and 0.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 468589698030818304  | 04:04:40.53 +55:43:58.2 (Gaia DR3)  | ROT (local)      |  (local)             |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE        SpType: G0 1956ApJS....2..298M LF 6 +55 149                        
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.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 5599.87744 2107.30029 image    wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 5600.36719 2106.99854 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17371 04 04 45.00 +55 44 07.4          13.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17346 04 04 45.15 +55 44 03.8          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17397 04 04 44.86 +55 44 10.9          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 22.1737*  04 04 45.00 +55 44 07.4  13.7 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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 468589698030818304,2461121.6737,13.66,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 468589698030818304 20260322.1737 13.66CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:04:45.00 +55:44:07.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1737  2461121.6737  14.32  04:18:57.15 +54:38:13.6
150.05930   3.08860 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.0" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:18:57.15 +54:38:13.6 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 4378.85889 2776.53833 image    wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 4378.94629 2777.59106 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17371 04 18 57.15 +54 38 13.6          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17346 04 18 57.15 +54 38 14.1          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17397 04 18 57.16 +54 38 13.1          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 22.1737*  04 18 57.15 +54 38 13.6  14.3 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461121.6737,14.32,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1737 14.32CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:18:57.15 +54:38:13.6 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1737  2461121.6737  14.78  04:46:16.06 +51:21:27.2
155.26466   3.86945 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.1" and 0.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:46:16.06 +51:21:27.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 1756.48816 4590.16602 image    wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 1756.09192 4589.75488 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17371 04 46 16.06 +51 21 27.2          14.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17346 04 46 15.88 +51 21 23.5          14.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17397 04 46 16.23 +51 21 30.9          14.9 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 22.1737*  04 46 16.06 +51 21 27.2  14.8 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6737,14.78,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1737 14.78CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:46:16.06 +51:21:27.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1737  2461121.6737  14.92  04:48:15.56 +55:52:00.3
151.98498   6.99397 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.7" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:48:15.56 +55:52:00.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 1907.03101 1848.96875 image    wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 1907.38135 1848.94934 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17371 04 48 15.56 +55 52 00.3          14.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17346 04 48 15.62 +55 51 57.6          14.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17397 04 48 15.50 +55 52 03.1          14.9 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 22.1737*  04 48 15.56 +55 52 00.3  14.9 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461121.6737,14.92,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1737 14.92CV 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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:48:15.56 +55:52:00.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1737  2461121.6737  14.93  04:58:22.61 +52:05:22.3
155.88405   5.78537 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 7.0" and 0.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:58:22.61 +52:05:22.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits


fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits -crosshair 678.52643 3996.20288 image    wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits -crosshair 679.07629 3996.00269 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-06-40_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0355.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17371 04 58 22.61 +52 05 22.3          14.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17346 04 58 22.70 +52 05 18.9          14.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17397 04 58 22.51 +52 05 25.7          14.9 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 22.1737*  04 58 22.61 +52 05 22.3  14.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6737,14.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1737 14.93CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0354.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0022.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_235722_TTUQ2b1x1_8037_RcrtwIF6/fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0023.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:58:22.61 +52:05:22.3 ;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_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-10-20_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0023_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-05-52_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0354_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-11-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-09-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0022_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1631  2461121.6631  14.08  03:11:25.27 +44:46:06.7
147.46808 -11.33160 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.3" and 3.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:11:25.27 +44:46:06.7 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits


fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits


fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits  wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits -crosshair 7444.00537 3834.80542 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits -crosshair 7443.58496 3831.25781 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.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_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16309 03 11 25.27 +44 46 06.7          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16281 03 11 25.15 +44 46 08.4          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16338 03 11 25.40 +44 46 04.9          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 22.1631*  03 11 25.27 +44 46 06.7  14.1 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6631,14.08,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1631 14.08CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:11:25.27 +44:46:06.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1631  2461121.6631  14.30  03:43:28.41 +41:53:30.1
154.00963 -10.36922 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.7" and 4.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J055.8677+41.8931        | 03:43:28.41 +41:53:30.1 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits


fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits


fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits  wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits -crosshair 3953.33423 5650.64893 image    wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits -crosshair 3953.61548 5646.62256 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-53_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0323.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.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_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16309 03 43 28.41 +41 53 30.1          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16281 03 43 28.36 +41 53 29.4          14.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16338 03 43 28.45 +41 53 30.8          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 22.1631*  03 43 28.41 +41 53 30.1  14.3 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J055.8677+41.8931,2461121.6631,14.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J055.8677+41.8931 20260322.1631 14.30CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0322.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0004.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Per-02-Q2b1x1_235935_TTUQ2b1x1_28916_5isnbDEG/fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0005.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:43:28.41 +41:53:30.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-05_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0005_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-38-06_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0322_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-54-16_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0004_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1642  2461121.6642  13.90  04:55:50.15 +40:28:51.0
164.70778  -1.78445 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.5" and 0.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J073.9516+40.4774        | 04:55:50.15 +40:28:51.0 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits  wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 890.12091 1480.96814 image    wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 889.85358 1480.40649 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.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_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16418 04 55 50.15 +40 28 51.0          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16393 04 55 50.06 +40 28 48.4          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16443 04 55 50.24 +40 28 53.5          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 22.1642*  04 55 50.15 +40 28 51.0  13.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J073.9516+40.4774,2461121.6642,13.90,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J073.9516+40.4774 20260322.1642 13.90CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:55:50.15 +40:28:51.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1642  2461121.6642  14.93  04:00:28.70 +36:56:25.1
159.81844 -12.04755 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:00:28.70 +36:56:25.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits  wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 7384.01562 3788.01074 image    wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 7383.70068 3787.77148 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.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_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16418 04 00 28.70 +36 56 25.1          14.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16393 04 00 28.64 +36 56 23.3          14.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16443 04 00 28.75 +36 56 26.9          15.0 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 22.1642*  04 00 28.70 +36 56 25.1  14.9 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6642,14.93,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1642 14.93CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:00:28.70 +36:56:25.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1642  2461121.6642  14.82  04:45:48.73 +34:51:10.1
167.80136  -6.89242 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.2" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J071.4643+34.8468        | 04:45:48.73 +34:51:10.1 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits  wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 1808.01038 4996.80908 image    wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 1808.38831 4996.56641 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.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_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16418 04 45 48.73 +34 51 10.1          14.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16393 04 45 48.81 +34 51 08.3          14.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16443 04 45 48.65 +34 51 12.0          14.9 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 22.1642*  04 45 48.73 +34 51 10.1  14.8 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J071.4643+34.8468,2461121.6642,14.82,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J071.4643+34.8468 20260322.1642 14.82CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:45:48.73 +34:51:10.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1642  2461121.6642  14.99  04:03:21.47 +34:21:20.4
162.04861 -13.56195 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.0" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:03:21.47 +34:21:20.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits  wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 7101.97314 5372.01709 image    wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 7101.68066 5371.77783 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.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_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16418 04 03 21.47 +34 21 20.4          15.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16393 04 03 21.41 +34 21 18.6          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16443 04 03 21.53 +34 21 22.2          15.2 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 22.1642*  04 03 21.47 +34 21 20.4  15.0 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6642,14.99,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1642 14.99CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:03:21.47 +34:21:20.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1642  2461121.6642  14.94  04:26:58.88 +35:05:25.2
165.03301  -9.61841 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.4" and 0.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:26:58.88 +35:05:25.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits


fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits  wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits -crosshair 4155.81592 4952.40430 image    wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits -crosshair 4156.25342 4951.99658 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-56-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0343.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.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_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16418 04 26 58.88 +35 05 25.2          14.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16393 04 26 59.00 +35 05 22.9          14.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16443 04 26 58.76 +35 05 27.5          14.9 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 22.1642*  04 26 58.88 +35 05 25.2  14.9 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6642,14.94,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1642 14.94CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0342.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0006.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-05-Q2b1x1_000515_TTUQ2b1x1_1093_qkOhUmcX/fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0007.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:26:58.88 +35:05:25.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-56-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0007_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-55-19_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0342_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_22-55-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0006_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  13.87  02:40:13.74 +57:38:06.2
137.10507  -2.21186 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.5" and 1.3 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J040.0699+57.6378        | 02:40:13.74 +57:38:06.2 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 8453.27148 5530.37256 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8452.05176 5529.89551 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 02 40 13.74 +57 38 06.2          13.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 02 40 13.74 +57 38 06.4          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 02 40 13.74 +57 38 05.9          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 22.1715*  02 40 13.74 +57 38 06.2  13.9 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J040.0699+57.6378,2461121.6715,13.87,0.05,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
ATO J040.0699+57.6378 20260322.1715 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:40:13.74 +57:38:06.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.07  03:50:37.06 +61:18:40.3
142.79829   5.55626 galactic  Cam  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 not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:50:37.06 +61:18:40.3 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 2966.82715 3514.05957 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 2965.85669 3512.96680 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 03 50 37.06 +61 18 40.3          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 03 50 37.06 +61 18 38.9          14.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 03 50 37.06 +61 18 41.6          14.0 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 22.1715*  03 50 37.06 +61 18 40.3  14.1 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461121.6715,14.07,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1715 14.07CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:50:37.06 +61:18:40.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.70  02:47:02.77 +65:04:21.0
134.72892   4.88300 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.8" and 1.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:47:02.77 +65:04:21.0 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 7237.99512 1141.99695 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 7236.94336 1142.06604 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 02 47 02.77 +65 04 21.0          14.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 02 47 02.79 +65 04 22.9          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 02 47 02.75 +65 04 19.0          14.8 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 22.1715*  02 47 02.77 +65 04 21.0  14.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6715,14.70,0.05,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
target 20260322.1715 14.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:47:02.77 +65:04:21.0 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.54  02:50:16.94 +60:43:18.1
136.96219   1.12899 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.6" and 0.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:50:16.94 +60:43:18.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 7383.99951 3787.99097 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 7384.01221 3787.49414 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 02 50 16.94 +60 43 18.1          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 02 50 17.38 +60 43 18.7          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 02 50 16.50 +60 43 17.6          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 22.1715*  02 50 16.94 +60 43 18.1  14.5 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6715,14.54,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1715 14.54CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:50:16.94 +60:43:18.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.81  03:52:58.29 +64:22:28.7
141.04839   8.09363 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.8" and 0.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:52:58.29 +64:22:28.7 (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.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 2993.93872 1650.99316 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 2994.00708 1651.45874 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 03 52 58.29 +64 22 28.7          14.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 03 52 58.82 +64 22 31.5          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 03 52 57.77 +64 22 25.9          14.9 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 22.1715*  03 52 58.29 +64 22 28.7  14.8 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461121.6715,14.81,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1715 14.81CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:52:58.29 +64:22:28.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.78  04:05:04.62 +58:00:44.8
146.34004   4.23202 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.3" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J061.2617+58.0018        | 04:05:04.62 +58:00:44.8 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 1609.76123 5367.00732 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 1609.42175 5367.11523 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 04 05 04.62 +58 00 44.8          14.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 04 05 04.91 +58 00 47.0          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 04 05 04.34 +58 00 42.7          14.8 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 22.1715*  04 05 04.62 +58 00 44.8  14.8 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J061.2617+58.0018,2461121.6715,14.78,0.05,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
ATO J061.2617+58.0018 20260322.1715 14.78CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:05:04.62 +58:00:44.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.73  02:41:33.42 +59:11:55.9
136.62361  -0.71384 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 1.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:41:33.42 +59:11:55.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 8183.75488 4605.31250 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 8182.78418 4605.01514 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 02 41 33.42 +59 11 55.9          14.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 02 41 33.50 +59 11 56.8          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 02 41 33.35 +59 11 54.9          14.7 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 22.1715*  02 41 33.42 +59 11 55.9  14.7 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6715,14.73,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1715 14.73CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:41:33.42 +59:11:55.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.79  02:49:23.10 +61:33:48.1
136.49468   1.83730 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.0" and 0.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 02:49:23.10 +61:33:48.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                            J-Ks=0.460+/-0.133 (G)
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 7380.01172 3273.02490 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 7379.81543 3273.44775 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 02 49 23.10 +61 33 48.1          14.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 02 49 23.43 +61 33 51.3          14.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 02 49 22.76 +61 33 44.8          14.7 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 22.1715*  02 49 23.10 +61 33 48.1  14.8 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6715,14.79,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1715 14.79CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 02:49:23.10 +61:33:48.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.70  04:14:46.17 +60:59:05.1
145.20883   7.24486 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.8" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 04:14:46.17 +60:59:05.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 1181.02417 3457.41650 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 1181.00476 3456.98291 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 04 14 46.17 +60 59 05.1          14.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 04 14 46.57 +60 59 05.1          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 04 14 45.77 +60 59 05.0          14.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 22.1715*  04 14 46.17 +60 59 05.1  14.7 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461121.6715,14.70,0.05,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
target 20260322.1715 14.70CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:14:46.17 +60:59:05.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.91  03:05:56.53 +59:00:08.8
139.50300   0.52795 galactic  Cas  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.9" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:05:56.53 +59:00:08.8 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 6305.98828 4945.58105 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 6306.00244 4946.00684 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 03 05 56.53 +59 00 08.8          14.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 03 05 56.95 +59 00 11.8          14.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 03 05 56.11 +59 00 05.7          14.9 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 22.1715*  03 05 56.53 +59 00 08.8  14.9 U             Cas       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6715,14.91,0.05,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
target 20260322.1715 14.91CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:05:56.53 +59:00:08.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1715  2461121.6715  14.97  03:43:57.41 +65:23:11.1
139.65455   8.28106 galactic  Cam  Second-epoch detections are separated by 8.4" and 0.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 03:43:57.41 +65:23:11.1 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits


fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits  wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits -crosshair 3627.00659 1092.99377 image    wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits -crosshair 3626.98779 1093.43286 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-45-33_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0331.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.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_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17155 03 43 57.41 +65 23 11.1          15.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17128 03 43 57.91 +65 23 13.9          14.9 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17181 03 43 56.90 +65 23 08.3          15.0 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 22.1715*  03 43 57.41 +65 23 11.1  15.0 U             Cam       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#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,2461121.6715,14.97,0.05,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
target 20260322.1715 14.97CV 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/Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0330.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0018.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-21_CI_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_235246_TTUQ2b1x1_3163_banSdqu7/fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0019.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 03:43:57.41 +65:23:11.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-07-14_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0019_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_00-44-54_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0330_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Cam-08-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-06-28_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0018_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1760  2461121.6760  13.22  05:11:30.02 +45:52:26.5
162.16289   3.76074 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J077.8913+45.8662        | 05:11:31.07 +45:52:16.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

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


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits -crosshair 2332.27734 3167.70947 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits -crosshair 2329.81128 3167.13574 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.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_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17600 05 11 30.02 +45 52 26.5          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17573 05 11 29.88 +45 52 27.1          13.3 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17626 05 11 30.16 +45 52 26.0          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 22.1760*  05 11 30.02 +45 52 26.5  13.2 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J077.8913+45.8662,2461121.6760,13.22,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J077.8913+45.8662 20260322.1760 13.22CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:11:30.02 +45:52:26.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1760  2461121.6760  12.57  05:08:40.57 +48:06:02.8
160.07650   4.68862 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.7" and 2.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 213170020156876672  | 05:08:41.00 +48:06:12.2 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

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


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits -crosshair 2724.37427 1844.26355 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits -crosshair 2722.35669 1842.59802 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.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_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17600 05 08 40.57 +48 06 02.8          12.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17573 05 08 40.52 +48 06 00.1          12.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17626 05 08 40.62 +48 06 05.6          12.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 22.1760*  05 08 40.57 +48 06 02.8  12.6 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 213170020156876672,2461121.6760,12.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 213170020156876672 20260322.1760 12.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:08:40.57 +48:06:02.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1760  2461121.6760  13.57  04:38:56.31 +42:46:14.4
160.91782  -2.71535 galactic  Per  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.8" and 2.5 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J069.7456+42.7660        | 04:38:56.31 +42:46:14.4 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G8 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

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


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits


fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits  wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits -crosshair 5801.66260 5140.84180 image    wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits -crosshair 5799.28320 5140.20605 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-20-17_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0371.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.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_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17600 04 38 56.31 +42 46 14.4          13.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17573 04 38 56.23 +42 46 14.0          13.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17626 04 38 56.39 +42 46 14.8          13.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 22.1760*  04 38 56.31 +42 46 14.4  13.6 U             Per       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J069.7456+42.7660,2461121.6760,13.57,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J069.7456+42.7660 20260322.1760 13.57CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0370.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0026.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Per-03-Q2b1x1_000128_TTUQ2b1x1_347_EylUVJcX/fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0027.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 04:38:56.31 +42:46:14.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-13-39_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0027_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-19-40_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0370_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Per-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-12-52_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0026_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1680  2461121.6680  14.63  05:07:32.30 +29:00:12.3
175.30009  -6.88181 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 1.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | PR Aur                       | 05:07:35.85 +29:00:16.2 (Gaia DR3)  | SRB (local)      | M6 (local)           |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE        SpType: M6 1987IBVS.2993....1B PR Aur                        
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.

Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits


fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits


fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits -crosshair 3813.04565 3756.34106 image    wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits -crosshair 3811.23608 3756.17090 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-13-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.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_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16802 05 07 32.30 +29 00 12.3          14.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16776 05 07 32.28 +29 00 11.2          14.6 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16828 05 07 32.32 +29 00 13.4          14.7 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 22.1680*  05 07 32.30 +29 00 12.3  14.6 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
PR Aur,2461121.6680,14.63,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
PR Aur 20260322.1680 14.63CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:07:32.30 +29:00:12.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1680  2461121.6680  13.41  05:26:28.51 +33:55:21.3
173.60007  -0.74937 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.7" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 182528280359566336  | 05:26:25.12 +33:55:41.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits


Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-13-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0363.fits


fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits


fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.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/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-13-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits -crosshair 1516.64478 647.15729 image    wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-13-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0363.fits -crosshair 1519.72559 645.32318 image    wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits -crosshair 1494.37646 655.75317 image    wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits -crosshair 1492.74866 655.93689 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-13-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.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_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16802 05 26 28.51 +33 55 21.3          13.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16776 05 26 28.54 +33 55 21.5          13.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16828 05 26 28.49 +33 55 21.1          13.4 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 22.1680*  05 26 28.51 +33 55 21.3  13.4 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 182528280359566336,2461121.6680,13.41,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 182528280359566336 20260322.1680 13.41CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0362.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-13-14_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0363.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0012.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_001106_TTUQ2b1x1_2268_kJyZCzkF/fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0013.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:26:28.51 +33:55:21.3 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0013_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-12-32_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0362_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-05-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-01-24_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0012_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1832  2461121.6832  13.85  06:24:27.45 +32:35:51.8
180.84348   9.06707 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 5.6" and 5.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J096.1169+32.5986        | 06:24:27.45 +32:35:51.8 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits


fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.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/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits -crosshair 1683.10742 1501.22400 image    wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits -crosshair 1688.68250 1502.19580 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.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_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.18319 06 24 27.45 +32 35 51.8          13.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.18288 06 24 27.44 +32 35 54.6          13.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.18350 06 24 27.45 +32 35 49.0          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 22.1832*  06 24 27.45 +32 35 51.8  13.8 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J096.1169+32.5986,2461121.6832,13.85,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J096.1169+32.5986 20260322.1832 13.85CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:24:27.45 +32:35:51.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1832  2461121.6832  13.27  05:52:33.58 +29:31:55.9
180.26833   1.60475 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 5.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:52:33.58 +29:31:55.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: A5V (LAMOST DR5)                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits


fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits


fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.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/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs   wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits -crosshair 5758.40918 3485.93823 image    wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits -crosshair 5770.62891 3472.38574 image    wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits -crosshair 5776.27344 3472.89941 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-06-46_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0413.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.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_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.18319 05 52 33.58 +29 31 55.9          13.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.18288 05 52 33.59 +29 31 56.6          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.18350 05 52 33.57 +29 31 55.1          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 22.1832*  05 52 33.58 +29 31 55.9  13.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6832,13.27,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1832 13.27CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0412.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0038.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_001403_TTUQ2b1x1_4205_TXuSKs0k/fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0039.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:52:33.58 +29:31:55.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0039_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-05-55_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0412_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-06-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-23-10_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0038_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1704  2461121.6704  13.23  05:48:21.15 +19:24:48.4
188.48049  -4.39223 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.4" and 3.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3399278808752450176 | 05:48:20.99 +19:24:37.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: G1 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

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


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits -crosshair 2483.25952 4712.66553 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits -crosshair 2480.27783 4713.12402 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.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_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17042 05 48 21.15 +19 24 48.4          13.2 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17015 05 48 21.11 +19 24 48.8          13.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17068 05 48 21.18 +19 24 47.9          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 22.1704*  05 48 21.15 +19 24 48.4  13.2 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3399278808752450176,2461121.6704,13.23,0.05,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
Gaia DR3 3399278808752450176 20260322.1704 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/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:48:21.15 +19:24:48.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1704  2461121.6704  14.74  05:29:02.91 +22:08:35.1
183.75871  -6.78444 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.1" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3403984409282144768 | 05:28:59.80 +22:08:42.0 (Gaia DR3)  | VAR (local)      | A (local)            |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE        SpType: A3 1931AnHar.100...61C HD 244051                        
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

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


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits -crosshair 5246.82031 3113.52271 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits -crosshair 5243.78271 3114.06177 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.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_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17042 05 29 02.91 +22 08 35.1          14.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17015 05 29 02.84 +22 08 35.5          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17068 05 29 02.98 +22 08 34.6          14.7 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 22.1704*  05 29 02.91 +22 08 35.1  14.7 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3403984409282144768,2461121.6704,14.74,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3403984409282144768 20260322.1704 14.74CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:29:02.91 +22:08:35.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1704  2461121.6704  14.96  05:25:32.47 +20:22:11.4
184.80830  -8.43667 galactic  Tau  Second-epoch detections are separated by 2.3" and 2.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:25:32.47 +20:22:11.4 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

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


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits


fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits  wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits -crosshair 5738.86865 4185.86914 image    wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits -crosshair 5736.15625 4186.69189 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0379.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.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_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17042 05 25 32.47 +20 22 11.4          15.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17015 05 25 32.46 +20 22 12.5          15.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17068 05 25 32.48 +20 22 10.3          15.0 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 22.1704*  05 25 32.47 +20 22 11.4  15.0 U             Tau       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6704,14.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
target 20260322.1704 14.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0378.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0016.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_001601_TTUQ2b1x1_11924_QAcgYmqq/fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0017.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:25:32.47 +20:22:11.4 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-05-37_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0017_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-27-09_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0378_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Tau-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-04-51_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0016_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.2061  2461121.7061  14.48  06:31:56.87 +47:49:35.8
167.22820  16.68947 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 2.9 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J097.9812+47.8273        | 06:31:56.87 +47:49:35.8 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: G5 (LAMOST DR5)                         
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits


fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 1547.43860 1908.10413 image    wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 1548.29321 1905.31641 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.20605 06 31 56.87 +47 49 35.8          14.5 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.20573 06 31 56.93 +47 49 35.4          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.20638 06 31 56.80 +47 49 36.1          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 22.2061*  06 31 56.87 +47 49 35.8  14.5 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J097.9812+47.8273,2461121.7061,14.48,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J097.9812+47.8273 20260322.2061 14.48CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:31:56.87 +47:49:35.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.2061  2461121.7061  14.30  05:28:35.69 +44:21:42.9
165.13015   5.38200 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 3.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 207836834710881920  | 05:28:33.63 +44:21:39.4 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits


fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits


fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits -crosshair 8184.87549 4045.81519 image    wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits -crosshair 8186.06201 4042.96655 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0434.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.20605 05 28 35.69 +44 21 42.9          14.3 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.20573 05 28 35.84 +44 21 43.0          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.20638 05 28 35.54 +44 21 42.8          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 22.2061*  05 28 35.69 +44 21 42.9  14.3 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 207836834710881920,2461121.7061,14.30,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 207836834710881920 20260322.2061 14.30CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0433.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0064.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_000322_TTUQ2b1x1_20884_6qPf4LKC/fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0065.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:28:35.69 +44:21:42.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-57-00_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0065_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-30-08_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0433_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-02-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-56-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0064_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1797  2461121.6797  13.12  05:26:13.01 +38:22:55.7
169.87161   1.69849 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.2" and 5.1 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | STARE aur0 284               | 05:26:11.18 +38:22:37.6 (Gaia DR3)  | M (local)        | 2457275.00000 (local) |  Gaia3var=VARIABLE        SpType: C-N 2016ApJS..226....1J LAMOST J052611.17+382237.6                        
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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 4923.22900 2982.70068 image    wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 4921.68018 2987.61060 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17966 05 26 13.01 +38 22 55.7          13.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17938 05 26 12.96 +38 22 55.6          13.1 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17994 05 26 13.07 +38 22 55.7          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 22.1797*  05 26 13.01 +38 22 55.7  13.1 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
STARE aur0 284,2461121.6797,13.12,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
STARE aur0 284 20260322.1797 13.12CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:26:13.01 +38:22:55.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1797  2461121.6797  14.64  05:18:11.80 +34:17:32.8
172.32358  -1.95134 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 4.1" and 4.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J079.5477+34.3116        | 05:18:10.27 +34:18:03.4 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 5915.51123 5452.07275 image    wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 5914.43262 5456.52051 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17966 05 18 11.80 +34 17 32.8          14.6 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17938 05 18 11.87 +34 17 30.9          14.7 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17994 05 18 11.74 +34 17 34.7          14.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 22.1797*  05 18 11.80 +34 17 32.8  14.6 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J079.5477+34.3116,2461121.6797,14.64,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J079.5477+34.3116 20260322.1797 14.64CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:18:11.80 +34:17:32.8 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1797  2461121.6797  14.77  05:14:48.87 +36:17:52.5
170.28834  -1.35189 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.0" and 4.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 186933572477064448  | 05:14:49.06 +36:18:35.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 6306.54346 4227.80908 image    wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 6305.54199 4232.49951 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17966 05 14 48.87 +36 17 52.5          14.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17938 05 14 48.97 +36 17 51.6          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17994 05 14 48.77 +36 17 53.3          14.8 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 22.1797*  05 14 48.87 +36 17 52.5  14.8 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 186933572477064448,2461121.6797,14.77,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 186933572477064448 20260322.1797 14.77CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:14:48.87 +36:17:52.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1797  2461121.6797  14.70  05:18:18.14 +34:01:46.9
172.55121  -2.08462 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.9" and 4.7 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:18:18.14 +34:01:46.9 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)  SpType: A1IV (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.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 5905.38135 5612.23535 image    wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 5903.88477 5616.67139 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17966 05 18 18.14 +34 01 46.9          14.7 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17938 05 18 18.11 +34 01 45.0          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17994 05 18 18.17 +34 01 48.8          14.6 R      500

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

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

TCP 2026 03 22.1797*  05 18 18.14 +34 01 46.9  14.7 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6797,14.70,0.05,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
target 20260322.1797 14.70CV 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:18:18.14 +34:01:46.9 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1797  2461121.6797  14.91  05:23:33.19 +35:01:43.2
172.34659  -0.62669 galactic  Aur  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.5" and 5.4 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | target                       | 05:23:33.19 +35:01:43.2 (user input)  | T                | P                    |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits


fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits  wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits -crosshair 5244.01123 5010.25049 image    wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits -crosshair 5242.70557 5015.52197 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-50-02_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0396.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits  && util/transients/search_for_transients_single_field.sh

REFERENCE_IMAGES=/data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs  util/transients/transient_factory_test31.sh /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.17966 05 23 33.19 +35 01 43.2          14.9 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17938 05 23 33.20 +35 01 43.9          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.17994 05 23 33.17 +35 01 42.5          15.0 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 22.1797*  05 23 33.19 +35 01 43.2  14.9 U             Aur       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
target,2461121.6797,14.91,0.05,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
target 20260322.1797 14.91CV 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/Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0395.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0032.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_000726_TTUQ2b1x1_30948_xxyx08HM/fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0033.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:23:33.19 +35:01:43.2 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-56_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0033_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-48-53_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0395_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Aur-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-18-08_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0032_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1843  2461121.6843  14.43  06:18:15.01 +21:04:32.5
190.48601   2.52957 galactic  Ori  Second-epoch detections are separated by 6.6" and 1.0 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3376609004994178944 | 06:18:18.02 +21:04:17.0 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: F0 (LAMOST DR5)                             
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE 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.

Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.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/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 6119.12012 3737.32520 image    wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 6119.11279 3738.37158 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.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_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.18430 06 18 15.01 +21 04 32.5          14.4 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.18404 06 18 15.23 +21 04 31.3          14.4 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.18456 06 18 14.79 +21 04 33.6          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 22.1843*  06 18 15.01 +21 04 32.5  14.4 U             Ori       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3376609004994178944,2461121.6843,14.43,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3376609004994178944 20260322.1843 14.43CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:18:15.01 +21:04:32.5 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1843  2461121.6843  14.76  06:34:28.57 +20:58:07.1
192.33465   5.83865 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.2" and 1.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J098.6152+20.9781        | 06:34:30.81 +20:58:33.6 (Gaia DR3)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE  SpType: K3 (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.

Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits


fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.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/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits  wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits -crosshair 3830.96704 3785.11841 image    wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits -crosshair 3830.29199 3786.60229 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-11-12_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0417.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.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_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.18430 06 34 28.57 +20 58 07.1          14.8 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.18404 06 34 28.68 +20 58 07.5          14.8 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.18456 06 34 28.45 +20 58 06.8          14.7 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 22.1843*  06 34 28.57 +20 58 07.1  14.8 U             Gem       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J098.6152+20.9781,2461121.6843,14.76,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J098.6152+20.9781 20260322.1843 14.76CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20.00sec_-14.90C_LIGHT_0416.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0040.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_001749_TTUQ2b1x1_25385_lVL1t56s/fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0041.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:34:28.57 +20:58:07.1 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-25-36_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0041_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_02-10-23_20_00sec_-14_90C_LIGHT_0416_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Gem-03-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-24-50_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0040_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1691  2461121.6691  13.96  05:40:27.45 +01:59:00.7
202.82336 -14.79184 galactic  Ori  Second-epoch detections are separated by 1.9" and 6.8 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J085.1134+01.9851        | 05:40:27.45 +01:59:00.7 (user input)  | IRR (ATLAS)      |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)                                                  
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits


fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits  wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 7753.56836 5643.83252 image    wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 7760.07959 5645.74707 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16914 05 40 27.45 +01 59 00.7          14.0 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16886 05 40 27.49 +01 58 60.0          14.0 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16942 05 40 27.41 +01 59 01.4          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 22.1691*  05 40 27.45 +01 59 00.7  14.0 U             Ori       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
ATO J085.1134+01.9851,2461121.6691,13.96,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
ATO J085.1134+01.9851 20260322.1691 13.96CV NMW


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

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

# Set SExtractor parameters file
cp default.sex.telephoto_lens_onlybrightstars_v1 default.sex
# Plate-solve the FITS images and produce the finder charts
export TELESCOP=''
for i in /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 05:40:27.45 +01:59:00.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.1691  2461121.6691  14.13  06:13:51.48 +09:58:47.7
199.75173  -3.67286 galactic  Ori  Second-epoch detections are separated by 0.9" and 6.6 pix   
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | Gaia DR3 3329137904001062016 | 06:13:49.77 +09:58:13.6 (Gaia DR3)  | T                | P                    |  Gaia3var=NOT_AVAILABLE                                                      
Check this position in TNS.
Search this object in SIMBAD.
Search this object in VizieR catalogs.  WISE atlas  Aladin Lite  SNAD ZTF viewer
Online MPChecker may fail to identify bright comets! Please manually check the Seiichi Yoshida's and Gideon van Buitenen's pages.

Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits


fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits


fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i ;done
# Display the solved FITS images
ds9 -frame lock wcs  wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits  wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits -crosshair 2773.19312 733.34613 image    wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits -crosshair 2779.43311 735.45129 image   

./vast --norotation --noflagimage --starmatchraius 4 --matchstarnumber 500 --selectbestaperture --sysrem 0 --type 4 --maxsextractorflag 99 --UTC --nofind --nojdkeyword /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/reference_imgs/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-52_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0367.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.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_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F

Don't forget to copy the leading white spaces and change the observatory code! The code 'C32' is 'Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz', the code '500' is the geocenter. Make sure there are 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 22.16914 06 13 51.48 +09 58 47.7          14.1 R      500

Position measured on individual images:

     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16886 06 13 51.52 +09 58 47.7          14.2 R      500
     TAU0008  C2026 03 22.16942 06 13 51.45 +09 58 47.7          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 22.1691*  06 13 51.48 +09 58 47.7  14.1 U             Ori       9 0

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

 **** AAVSO file format ****

#TYPE=EXTENDED
#OBSCODE=SKA
#SOFTWARE=VaST 1.0rc89 transient pipeline
#DELIM=,
#DATE=JD
#NAME,DATE,MAG,MERR,FILT,TRANS,MTYPE,CNAME,CMAG,KNAME,KMAG,AMASS,GROUP,CHART,NOTES
Gaia DR3 3329137904001062016,2461121.6691,14.13,0.05,CV,NO,STD,ENSEMBLE,na,na,na,na,1,na,NMW-TexasTech Camera-2 135mm f/2.2 telephoto lens + QHY600M CMOS


 **** VSNET file format ****

# Here are some valid formatiing examples:
#CETFZ 20230815.9829   <13.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230818.9746    12.5CV NMW
#CETFZ 20230819.9732    12.6CV NMW
#TCPJ17453768-1756253 20230831.7290 12.7CV NMW
Gaia DR3 3329137904001062016 20260322.1691 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/Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0366.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0014.fits /data_ssd/NMW-TexasTech/workdir//img_2026-03-22_CI_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_002945_TTUQ2b1x1_1609_ijuq7Y0F/fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20.00sec_-15.00C_LIGHT_0015.fits ;do util/wcs_image_calibration.sh $i && util/make_finding_chart_script.sh wcs_`basename $i` 06:13:51.48 +09:58:47.7 ;done 
# Combine the finder charts into one image (note the '*' symbols meaning the command will work only if you have a single transient in that field)
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v1.png
montage resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix_nofov.png -tile 2x1 -geometry +0+0 finder_chart_v2.png
# Create GIF animation
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-03-48_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0015_fits__*pix.png animation_v1.gif
convert -delay 50 -loop 0   resample_wcs_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2025-12-23_01-16-04_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0366_fits__*pix.png resample_wcs_fd_Ori-04-Q2b1x1_2026-03-21_23-02-59_20_00sec_-15_00C_LIGHT_0014_fits__*pix.png animation_v2.gif

Mean magnitude and position on the discovery images: 
                   2026 03 22.2210  2461121.7210  14.21  07:05:44.74 +22:49:27.3
193.80603  13.18266 galactic  Gem  Second-epoch detections are separated by 3.3" and 0.6 pix   This object is listed in planets.txt   834.1"  Jupiter (-2.3mag)
The object was not found in VSX
The object was not found in ASASSN-V
The object was not found in astcheck.
 online_id        | ATO J106.4325+22.8203        | 07:05:44.74 +22:49:27.3 (user input)  | dubious (ATLAS)  |   (ATLAS)            |  (position from user input)  SpType: K1 (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.